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Let's Talk Turkey Beards
November 18, 2022 — They're real, and they're magnificent.
‘Like Finding a Unicorn’: Researchers Rediscover the Black-Naped Pheasant-Pigeon, a Bird Lost to Science for 140 Years
November 17, 2022 — A successful expedition in Papua New Guinea captured photos and video of the chicken-size pigeon, highlighting the value of local ecological knowledge as scientists seek out other long-missing species.
10 Fun Facts About the Wild Turkey
November 17, 2022 — Super vision? Flowing beards? Spiral poo? Yeah, there's plenty to talk about when it comes to this American icon.
Audubon Invites Volunteers to Join the 123rd Christmas Bird Count
November 16, 2022 — The longest-running bird census provides important data for scientists and conservationists worldwide.
A flock of ducks flying in the same direction with an out of focus landscape in the background.
A Duck Hunter’s Tips for Quickly Identifying Waterfowl on the Wing
November 14, 2022 — Take limits require rapid ID of fast-flying birds—a useful skill for any birder. One waterfowler breaks down how she does it.
A large white bird with dark brown wings and a long orange beak sits in the grass.
Why Birds Are Anti-Aging Superstars
November 10, 2022 — Despite their extreme lifestyles, avians can live remarkably long lives for animals their size.
An Osprey sitting in the Boat House nest while a boat is out on the water in the background.
For the First Time, Osprey Chicks Have Successfully Fledged from Hog Island’s Boathouse Nest
November 10, 2022 — Hog Island’s annual service week leads to a nesting win for on-cam fish hawks Dory and Skiff.
A rufous hummingbird seats on a branch.
The State of the Birds Report is a Call to Action. These Policies Will Help.
November 09, 2022 — New report shows a pathway to bring birds back with key policy opportunities.
An aerial view of green wetlands surrounded by dry brown land and a body of water in the distance.
Surprise Bird-Rich Wetlands Emerge on Dry Lakebed of Shrinking Salton Sea
November 07, 2022 — Conservationists are studying how to expand marshes that formed near exposed drains as drought threatens the lake's very existence.
Birds of Great Salt Lake’s South Arm Ecosystem Threatened
November 04, 2022 — As Gilbert Bay’s water level declines and salinity levels rise, what birds are at risk?