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Arctic-Breeding Shorebird Populations Are Plummeting, with No Single Culprit
January 10, 2017 — As Arctic shorebird numbers decrease, scientists blame farming, hunting, development, climate change—or all of the above?
The White-winged Crossbill Is the Bird That Never Goes Home
January 10, 2017 — A continuous search for spruce cones makes this crossbill the ultimate avian nomad.
New Evidence Suggests Birds 'Surf the Green Wave' While Migrating
January 09, 2017 — In a recent study, scientists found that some birds favor stopover and wintering locations with higher concentrations of vegetation.
Hear How the Male Hooded Merganser Courts a Female
January 09, 2017 — Different croaks for different folks.
The Ocean Is Warming More Quickly Than We Thought
January 06, 2017 — A new study confirms that the oceans are absorbing heat from climate change at a faster rate, endangering marine wildlife.
Boost Your Birding Skills by Seeing a New Bird Every Day This Year
January 06, 2017 — Here’s what you need to know to do this fun but difficult challenge.
New Research Shows Hummingbirds Need Exceptional Brains to Hover
January 06, 2017 — Moving in all directions requires some serious brainpower.
So, Apparently Some Woodpeckers Like to Eat the Brains of Baby Birds
January 05, 2017 — Yes, you read that correctly. And there's video evidence.
Is Flash Photography Safe for Owls?
January 04, 2017 — Their big, round eyes make them alluring subjects, but impairing an owl's vision, even briefly, might have negative consequences.