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A Tiny Parrot Wearing Goggles Is Teaching Scientists How Birds Fly
December 08, 2016 — A daring experiment, led by a bird named Obi, is overturning what scientists know about how birds stay airborne.
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Wildlife Trafficking Is the Biggest Threat to Birds on the 2016 IUCN Red List
December 07, 2016 — The updated list, which covers hundreds of newly identified bird species, also details two major conservation successes.
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Amidst California Drought, Coyotes Creep Closer to Mono Lake’s Gull Colonies
December 07, 2016 — An electric fence might provide a quick fix, but what the lake really needs is water.
From Audubon Magazine
Thousands of Snow Geese Die After Landing in Poisonous Mine Waters
December 07, 2016 — A snowstorm likely forced the migrating flock to make an emergency stop in Montana's toxic Berkeley Pit.
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Inside the Controversial Vote to Make the Gray Jay Canada's National Bird
December 07, 2016 — The jay will likely get the title, but representatives for the other four final contenders still have plenty to say about the pick.
Birds in the News
13 Fun Birding Events to Fill Your Winter Weekends
December 06, 2016 — Grab your calendars and mark down these avian activities from Oregon to Florida.
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The Mighty Ringed Kingfisher Has Invaded Texas
December 06, 2016 — Once a rarity along the border, this ‘King Kongfisher’ has become a year-round resident. Why is still a mystery.
Kenn Kaufman's Notebook
5 Essentials for Birding in the Tropics
December 05, 2016 — When you want to add exotic birds to your life list, pack light.
Gear
Reimagining the American Goldfinch
December 05, 2016 — Cultural icon Tony Fitzpatrick blends folk art with his bird obsession.
Illustrated Aviary
6 Nearby Tropical Birding Hotspots to Escape to This Winter
December 05, 2016 — An incredible array of avian life is a short plane ride away.
From Audubon Magazine