Ecologist
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How Do Birds Stay Warm on a Cold Winter’s Night?
Winter is a tough time for birds, but a warm place to sleep can give them an edge. A scientist’s look at the cozy, and often crazy, hideouts birds choose as their winter bedrooms.
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Binge on Turkey with One of the Greatest Nature Movies, Ever
Tired of parades and football? How about enjoying a little more turkey – with a movie that shows these birds as you’ve never seen them before.
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Beyond Birding by Ear: Understanding Bird Alarm Calls
Birders know the value of recognizing bird calls. Now it’s time to add another dimension: understanding bird alarm calls. Ornithologist Joe Smith explains the complex and fascinating ways that birds cry “Danger!”
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Angry Birds: Why Molting Makes Our Feathered Friends Grumpy
For birds, “bad feather days” – what we call molting – are a part of life. And those days can make birds downright grumpy.
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Your Field Guide is Wrong: A Bird’s Eye View of the World
Birds see the world differently than we do, seeing a whole range of colors that are literally unimaginable to us.
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Consider the Catbird: The Surprising Secrets of a Common Backyard Bird
Take a look outside and you may well see a gray catbird. But this common backyard bird is full of surprises.
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Splish, Splash: Why Do Birds Take Baths?
Like people, birds love a good bath. But why? Ornithologist Joe Smith dips into the research on bird bathing, and reveals the science -- and the mystery -- of this backyard phenomenon.
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Winter Bird Feeding: Good or Bad for Birds?
Winter bird feeding is hugely popular, with more than 40 percent of U.S. households participating. But is it actually good for the birds? Ornithologist Joe Smith looks at the science behind this backyard activity.
