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A Photo ID Quiz That's Perfect for Beginner Birders
December 14, 2016 — Test your birding knowledge with 10 species often found during the Christmas Bird Count.
Hundreds of Atlantic Piping Plovers Are Missing After Hurricane Matthew
December 14, 2016 — Areas of the Bahamas where populations of the birds overwinter were decimated by the October storm.
10 Spectacular Owl Photos You Have to See
December 13, 2016 — In a new book, photographer Paul Bannick brings his wide-eyed subjects to life through rare and inspiring snapshots.
Why Woodpeckers Can Safely Slam Their Faces Into Trees
December 12, 2016 — These birds are highly evolved to do one job.
That Thing with Feathers
December 10, 2016 — When the world starts to look dark, it can help to pay close attention to the beauty around us.
Scientists Discover First Mummified Example of a Feathered Dinosaur Tail
December 09, 2016 — The rare, amber-encased fossil, which belonged to a young coelurosaur, tells a new story about feather evolution.
Is the Acadian Redfish Helping Puffins Adapt to Climate Change?
December 09, 2016 — As Atlantic herring follow cooler waters north, rebounding redfish populations have become a vital source of food for some puffin colonies.
The Dangers of Distracting Birds
December 09, 2016 — Even birders and photographers with the best intentions can accidentally cause harm. Here are some tips to keep birds safe.
Bird Superheroes Deserve Better
December 09, 2016 — From blatant sexism to frequent mediocrity, comic books have often done their avian stars a disservice.
Birdist Rule #48: Buy Birders a Gift They’ll Actually Use
December 08, 2016 — The answer isn’t just “put a bird on it.”