Unusual Hybrid Hummingbird Discovered in Peru
Hummingbirds may look delicate and beautiful, but beneath that jewel-colored exterior these tiny nectar-sippers are territorial brawlers. Ask any seasoned …
Hummingbirds may look delicate and beautiful, but beneath that jewel-colored exterior these tiny nectar-sippers are territorial brawlers. Ask any seasoned …
If your mental image of a bird’s nest resembles mine, then it is probably something like this: a cup of …
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Darwin’s Finches are some of the most famous birds in all of natural science. Though not true finches, the group …
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The Purple-crowned Fairy-wren is an aptly named bird. These pint-sized Australian songbirds are endlessly charming and easily recognized by their …
Wildfires and Controlled Fires Both Threaten Australian Fairy-wrens Read More »
Climate change is a constant source of worry for ecologists, conservationists, and all of those who love birds and nature …
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Brood parasites are a constant threat to a diverse array of bird families all over the planet. From Cowbirds in …
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American birders may not be very familiar with bustards. These large terrestrial birds are found in the grasslands and steppes …
Power lines are a historic threat to birds. Understanding why that is is intuitive. Birds of all kinds are often …
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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There are more than 1,480 species of birds that are considered endangered globally. This does not include species that are …