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Melanin Makes Feathers Stronger
Many species have black feathers on the trailing edge of their wings, regardless of what color most of their feathers are. Birds as different as gull…
1 year, 7 months ago
Thirsty Hummingbirds
Here they come! Rufous Hummingbirds, Black-chins, Broad-bills, Ruby-throats, and others are migrating north after a hot, dry winter in sunny Mexico o…
1 year, 7 months ago
Spark Bird: Jerome Gaw at the Aquarium
When Jerome Gaw got the chance to volunteer at the Aquarium of the Pacific, he was stoked. He'd loved sharks and marine life since he was a kid. But …
1 year, 7 months ago
Meet the Tiniest Owl in the World
Standing less than six inches tall, with gray feathers and big yellow eyes, the Elf Owl weighs less than an ounce and a half — that’s a bit less than…
1 year, 7 months ago
American Woodcock
At sunset, the male American Woodcock – a plump, robin-sized bird – walks slowly on short legs from the cover of the forest to a nearby clearing. Aft…
1 year, 7 months ago
Adaptations for Flight
Birds evolved not only wings, but many other adaptations that make it possible to fly. Feathers provide insulation, waterproofing, and a lightweight …
1 year, 7 months ago
Zone-tailed Hawks Mimic Vultures
Zone-tailed Hawks of the American Southwest look a lot like Turkey Vultures. And they often soar among groups of Turkey Vultures. By consorting with …
1 year, 7 months ago
Spring Bursts Forth
People often say that spring “bursts” forth. But this seasonal change isn’t like flipping a switch. It’s more like a series of waves breaking slowly.…
1 year, 7 months ago
Beautiful and Beneficial Gardening for Birds
Buying enough birdseed to keep all your backyard birds satisfied can run up a big bill. Homegrown National Park co-founder Douglas Tallamy says growi…
1 year, 7 months ago
Black Swifts Reach for the Moon
Tracking devices revealed that Black Swifts spent over 99% of their time in the air during the winter, almost never touching the ground for months. W…
1 year, 7 months ago