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 …
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Nest Boxes Are Crucial to Cavity Nesting Birds in Deforested Areas
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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Beak Shape Helps Predict Nest Material Use in Global Bird Populations
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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Wildfires and Controlled Fires Both Threaten Australian Fairy-wrens
The Purple-crowned Fairy-wren is an aptly named bird. These pint-sized Australian songbirds are endlessly charming and easily recognized by their …
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Long Distance Migrants May Be Resilient to Climate Change Dangers
Climate change is a constant source of worry for ecologists, conservationists, and all of those who love birds and nature …
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Drongo Eggs Have Built In Secret Code Allowing Parents to Spot Forgeries
Brood parasites are a constant threat to a diverse array of bird families all over the planet. From Cowbirds in …
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Genetic Sequencing Reveals Bustard Family Tree
American birders may not be very familiar with bustards. These large terrestrial birds are found in the grasslands and steppes …
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 …
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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Can “Smart Eggs” Help Save Endangered Birds?
There are more than 1,480 species of birds that are considered endangered globally. This does not include species that are …