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Building Birds with LEGO
Thomas Poulsom is a hobbyist LEGO builder best known for his models of birds. But making birds out of bricks isn't easy. That’s why he uses special p…
2 years, 3 months ago
The Laughing Goose
The hoots of the Greater White-fronted Goose inspired a nickname, the “Laughing Goose.” A little smaller than Canada Geese, these gray-brown birds a…
2 years, 3 months ago
Long-eared Owl - You Don’t See Me!
Long-eared Owls aren’t rare, and they don’t live in remote locations. But their plumage and habits make them incredibly elusive. The mixture of warm …
2 years, 3 months ago
The Andean Cock-of-the-Rock
The Andean-Cock-of-the-Rock sounds like a cross between a chainsaw and a squealing pig. The national bird of Peru, male birds of this species sport a…
2 years, 3 months ago
Museum Eggs Help Solve Mysteries
There are five million bird eggs stowed away in museums across the world — and the study of eggs, called oology, can give us great insight into birds…
2 years, 3 months ago
How Much Do Birds Eat?
There used to be a saying about somebody who doesn’t eat much — “she eats like a bird.” But how much does a bird typically eat? As a rule of thumb, t…
2 years, 3 months ago
In Winter, Puffins Lead Very Different Lives
Every summer, puffins — like this Horned Puffin — grow blazingly colorful layers over the bases of their huge beaks. But in the winter, puffins lead …
2 years, 3 months ago
Dwain Vaughns, II, on Seeing Plane Physics in Birds
Dwain Vaughns, II, worked as a pilot for 11 years until he developed a rare chronic pain condition called complex regional pain syndrome after an acc…
2 years, 3 months ago
Winter - Nature’s Cold Storage
For birds and other animals with good natural insulation, winter provides a striking benefit as they scavenge. Bacteria function very slowly or not a…
2 years, 3 months ago
The Sword-billed Hummingbird
To out-sip their competition, Sword-billed Hummingbirds have a distinct adaptation: these birds’ beaks are longer than their bodies. Found in tempera…
2 years, 3 months ago