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Female Birdsong Is Finally Getting the Attention It Deserves
August 15, 2017 — A new community-sourced project is tackling the gender and geographical skew in avian song research.
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Audubon Photography Awards Winner Donates Grand Prize Money to Help Birds
August 15, 2017 — The amateur photographer gave her winnings to Skywatch Bird Rescue and Conservation, where she is an active volunteer.
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Possible Border Wall Plans Would Be 'Devastating' for Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge
August 14, 2017 — Located in Texas’ Rio Grande Valley, the refuge features a variety of habitats that are home to a staggering diversity of birds and other wildlife. Growing evidence suggests the wall could go right through it all.
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What Are You Looking At? Eleven In-Your-Face Bird Photos
August 11, 2017 — More spectacular shots from our 2017 Audubon Photography Awards.
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Good Grammar Is a Matter of Life or Death for Japanese Tits
August 09, 2017 — These chatty birds string their sentences together in a specific order to rally friends and fend off foes.
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New Government Report Contradicts Trump Administration Climate Claims
August 08, 2017 — The report, which paints a dire picture of the planetary changes caused by warming temperatures, is awaiting official White House approval. But scientists worry its findings will be downplayed or suppressed.
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Being a Good American Kestrel Dad Comes at a Cost
August 08, 2017 — Why do male kestrels lose out to females for the best wintering sites? It goes back to their roles as breadwinners during the breeding season.
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Why Some Birds Molt Faster Than Others
August 07, 2017 — Every year birds replace wing feathers crucial for flight, but how long this process takes can vary.
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You Need to See These Hooded Grebes Perform Their Bonkers Mating Display
August 04, 2017 — A new film offers a rare glimpse of the critically endangered bird's dazzling courtship moves on the windswept plateaus of Patagonia.
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