Species Spotlight: The Greater Rhea
You probably know about Ostriches and Emus. You may even be familiar with the colorful and dinosaur-like Cassowary. But did …
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Australia’s Swift Parrots Are Hurtling Toward Extinction
From Emus to Cockatoos to the popular pet Budgerigar, Australia is home to a host of unique and beautiful birds. …
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Spanish Griffon Vultures Released in Cyprus to Address Population Decline
A griffon, or griffin, or gryphon, depending on the spelling you choose, is a striking mythological beast. They are usually …
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Osprey Nest in Ireland is the First in Centuries
Ospreys are large and instantly recognizable birds of prey. Their unique shape and markings help them stand out from their …
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Glossy Ibis Spotted in China After Supposed Extinction
Glossy Ibises are considered to be of “low concern” globally because their populations, though decreasing alongside much of the earth’s …
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Illegal Shooting a More Likely Cause For Bird Deaths Around Power Lines Than Electrocution
Power lines are a historic threat to birds. Understanding why that is is intuitive. Birds of all kinds are often …
Success of Albatross Colony in Hawaii Owed to Decades of Protection
Ka’ena Point on the Island of Oahu in Hawaii was once a fairly desolate place. The seabirds which once thronged …
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Is Brush Management Actually Benefitting the Greater Sage-grouse?
The Greater Sage-grouse declined by 83% between 1966 and 2015. From as many as 16 million birds in pre-colonial North …
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14 California Condors Hatch After a Rocky Bird Flu Season
The California Condor has had a difficult year. I previously reported on the deadly toll that the bird flu has …
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Extinct Bachman’s Warbler Genome Sequenced
The Bachman’s Warbler is often cited as the rarest songbird of the United States. This is because it is, most …