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Migrations: Veeries Predict Hurricanes
In some years, tawny-colored thrushes called Veeries cut their breeding season short. Researchers discovered that Veeries tend to stop breeding early…
2 years, 4 months ago
Decibels Per Gram
Some of the tiniest birds in the world have impressively loud voices. The Ruby-crowned Kinglet — that bright-headed sprite of the treetops — would be…
2 years, 4 months ago
Common Potoo: Branch or Bird?
Common Potoos are champions of camouflage. In the daytime these nocturnal creatures perch perfectly still on branches: heads pointed upward, bodies o…
2 years, 4 months ago
Providing Water for Birds
From chickadees to Cooper’s Hawks, most birds love a good bath. Some birds get the fluids they need from their food, but many birds need a drink at l…
2 years, 4 months ago
The Striped Owl: A Yelling Owl
Striped Owls are known for their diverse vocalizations. Their repertoire includes deep hoots, eerie screeches, and a range of calls that help give an…
2 years, 4 months ago
Using Machine Learning to Forecast Bird Migration
PhD student Mikko Jimenez and his colleagues are using machine learning to improve our ability to forecast bird migration. Machine learning is a type…
2 years, 4 months ago
What the Pacific Wren Hears
What does the Pacific Wren hear in a song? It's a long story. What we hear as a blur of sound, the bird hears as a precise sequence of sounds, the vi…
2 years, 4 months ago
Urban Cooper’s Hawks
Next time you’re in the city, look up. When pigeons are wheeling, you might just see a different bird in pursuit. The Cooper’s Hawk, once known as th…
2 years, 4 months ago
Birding for a Better World
Molly Adams founded the Feminist Bird Club to try to make birding safer and more inclusive. Along with coauthor Sydney Golden Anderson, Molly wrote a…
2 years, 4 months ago
Roadrunner
The Greater Roadrunner is a common species in the desert and brush country of the Southwest, but its full range reaches from California to western Lo…
2 years, 4 months ago