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Why You’re Seeing Hummingbirds in Winter
You’re not seeing things. Hummingbirds are showing up at more feeders in winter.
What Are the 4 Calling Birds? Probably Not What You Think.
Those four birds in the holiday song may not actually be “calling.”
10 Winter Birds to Spot During the Christmas Bird Count
Here are 10 North American birds to search for during this year’s Christmas Bird Count.
What Bird Is the Partridge in a Pear Tree?
What kind of bird is the partridge in the pear tree? That answer is less straightforward than you think.
Roadrunner: Meet the Real Bird Behind the Cartoon
Roadrunners can survive in the desert, outrun a human, and beat rattlesnakes to death. Seldom seen and under-appreciated, they’re a bird worth getting to know.
How Sea-level Rise Impacts Marsh Sparrows
Scientists are studying the effects of sea-level rise on salt marshes, and two imperiled sparrow species.
Meet the Raptors That Eat Avocados (and Other Fruit)
We think of raptors as exclusive carnivores, but at least 29 species also consume fruit. Including avocados.
Seeing Red: What the Color of House Finches Can Tell Us
What can house finches teach us about coloration and ornamentation in birds?
How To See More Wildlife
Wildlife watching is a skill that can be learned. Here are some tips to get you started.
Why Do We Hate Trash Birds?
Gulls. House sparrows. Starlings. Rock pigeons. Canada geese. These species are often derided as trash birds. But why do birders dismiss them so easily?
Why Are You Seeing Lots of Vultures Now?
Large flocks of vultures are circling, but it’s probably not because something is dead.
An Introduction to Bird Banding
Bird banding has become one of the most useful tactics in bird conservation. Here’s what you need to know.
