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Bird CSI: A Loon, a Swollen Spleen, and a Mysterious Disease
May 19, 2016 — Pathologists documented the first death of a loon in New England from avian malaria. Here’s how they got from corpse to diagnosis.
Ornitho-logic
Can A Little Bird's Big-Screen Debut Help Tackle Climate Change?
May 18, 2016 — A new video on Wood Thrush migration rallies activists in North Carolina and Belize.
Climate-Threatened Birds
The Arctic Is Shrinking, and so Are Its Birds
May 17, 2016 — In West Africa, Red Knots are 15 percent smaller today than they were 30 years ago—and climate change may be to blame.
Climate-Threatened Birds
Why Red-Tailed Hawks Are Not Picky Eaters
May 17, 2016 — Versatility serves this species well, especially as the world around it changes.
Podcast
Birding on the Rise in Beijing
May 16, 2016 — Even the city’s notorious pollution hasn’t stopped this growing trend.
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Family Ties: Barn Owl Chicks Let Their Hungry Siblings Eat First
May 16, 2016 — These nestlings are willing to give up a good meal—but to what end?
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How Do Barn Owls Fly So Silently?
May 13, 2016 — The secret to an owl’s stealthy flight lies in the shape of its feathers.
News
Dos and Don’ts of Nest Photography
May 12, 2016 — You should always photograph birds responsibly. But you have to be extra responsible during nesting season.
Ethics
Meet the Bird Photography Phenom From New Jersey
May 12, 2016 — Ashleigh Scully is a rising star in the world of wildlife photography. Oh, and she's only 14.
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