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Birds-of-Paradise
It's morning on the island of New Guinea, and the lowland forests erupt with the crowing calls of Birds-of-Paradise. Male Raggiana Birds-of-Paradise …
1 year, 6 months ago
The Western Sandpiper’s Winter Migration
Along the coast of Sinaloa in México, there are species of shorebirds with one of the longest migrations in the Western Hemisphere. One such species …
1 year, 6 months ago
Strange Places for a Nest
Birds are resourceful. Wherever they live, even in the biggest cities, they find clever places to build their nests. An initiative from the Cornell L…
1 year, 6 months ago
Is There a Bird Flu Vaccine?
Avian flu has been in news headlines all of 2024. And many people are concerned for birds, other animals, and humans. Dr. Wendy Puryear, a molecular …
1 year, 6 months ago
Voices and Vocabularies – Great Horned Owls
Great Horned Owls have a lot to say! When a pair of Great Horned Owls calls in a duet, the female usually hoots first, and the male replies at a lowe…
1 year, 6 months ago
Birding 101: Don’t Get Discouraged by Lookalikes
If you’re a new birder and find yourself feeling confused by lookalike birds, don’t be too hard on yourself. Some bird species look almost identical,…
1 year, 6 months ago
The Brown Thrasher's Never-Ending Songbook
The Northern Mockingbird isn’t the only mimic bird in town. Brown Thrashers also learn songs from nearby birds and add them to their repertoire. The …
1 year, 6 months ago
Screech-Owls Go Fishing
Screech-owls are opportunistic diners. In the Pacific Northwest, they’ll prey on small birds, crayfish, large ants, or earthworms. In Arizona, pocket…
1 year, 6 months ago
BirdNoir – The Mystery of the Blue Bird
In this episode of BirdNoir, Michael Stein — Private Eye — gets a call from a friend, Danny, who wants to know why the bluest bird he’s ever seen has…
1 year, 6 months ago
How Terns Read the Water
Like an expert angler, a tern can read the surface of the water to find where to catch its next fish. Scientists piloted a drone to track the flight …
1 year, 6 months ago