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The southern hemisphere is full of birds found nowhere else on Earth. Their importance has been overlooked
The snow petrel, a strikingly white bird with black eyes and a black bill, is one of only three bird species ever observed at ...
Bald eagle’s new status as the official U.S. bird brings pride and hope to many Native Americans
A prolific collector of eagle memorabilia realized recently that, while the United States had an official animal (the bison) ...
They used to poach this rare bird. Now, they save them.
After decades of political unrest, former poachers and community members rallied to protect the Bengal florican.
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How drug cartels destroy the last habitat of Mexico’s thick-billed parrot (commentary)
While supporting conservation research in Mexico’s Sierra Madre Occidental with teams from the U.S.-based Columbia University ...
Guineafowl can outsmart extreme temperatures: we spent a year finding out how
Guineafowl don’t rely on cuddling for warmth like other species. They rely on flexible behavioural responses to survive harsh ...
A Biologist Spotlights 4 Birds Of Earth’s Most Remote Island. Hint: The Island Belongs To Norway, But It’s In The Opposite Hemisphere
What’s your guess for Earth’s most isolated island? It’s not Hawaii. It’s not Fiji. In fact, if you’re thinking beaches, palm ...
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Experts baffled as rare tropical bird is spotted in unexpected US region: 'It's not supposed to be here'
A mostly tropical bird was seen flitting around in Colorado, according to KUSA. While novel, its presence could be seen as an ...
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16 birders count 112 bird species in 21 places in Ojai’s Summer Bird Count
On July 1, Lukas Le Grice, 16, led the fourth annual Ojai Valley Summer Bird Count.