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Watch: Oden and Scooter, a Chatty Pair of Charmers, Are Your New Favorite Owls
October 25, 2017 — Peer into an owl pellet, see Scooter scarf a mouse, and learn about how owls hunt in this video series.
Is That a Robo-Bird or Real Lady? For Male Sage-Grouse, Either Will Do
October 24, 2017 — Gail Patricelli is one of a few researchers using robotic birds to study avian courtship. Her current work focuses on the Greater Sage-Grouse.
Bird’s Nest Soup Is More Popular Than Ever, Thanks to Swiftlet House Farms
October 23, 2017 — Across Southeast Asia, people are hosting swiftlets to harvest their valuable nests. But the status of the bird's wild population remains precarious.
The Ring-necked Pheasant Has Seen Serious Habitat Loss
October 23, 2017 — The introduced birds thrived in North America until relatively recently, but there's hope for a comeback.
How to Take the Best Duck Photos
October 20, 2017 — Some simple tips for capturing compelling images of these special birds.
The Story Behind the Foul-Mouthed ‘Effin’ Birds’ Twitter Account
October 20, 2017 — Crude and sarcastic birds are suddenly invading people’s feeds, and the man responsible couldn’t be happier.
Secrets of Scat: What an Albatross’s Diet Reveals About Fisheries
October 19, 2017 — By studying fish DNA in albatross guano, scientists can infer where and how the birds cross paths with dangerous fishing vessels.
To See How Oil Drilling Would Transform the Arctic Refuge, Look Next Door to Prudhoe Bay
October 18, 2017 — The spiderweb of infrastructure at Prudhoe Bay's oilfield will be replicated at the Arctic Refuge if it's opened to drilling—a fact legislators downplay.
A Closer Look at How Vultures Lazily Circle in the Air
October 17, 2017 — Hyper-sensitive backpack trackers are giving researchers a detailed summary on how thermal coasting really works.
Listen to Every Pitch Change in a Pacific Wren Call
October 16, 2017 — A blur of sound becomes a remarkably complex song when slowed down.