Changes in annual bird counts are warnings to us that our world is at risk
Climate change makes migration harder, adding more stress to an arduous journey that can exceed thousands of miles, including along the East Coast.
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Passenger pigeon: How the world’s most common bird went extinct
The passenger pigeon was once the most numerous bird in the world, but in just half a century, it had gone extinct.
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American bald eagle gets its due
President Joe Biden signed a bill into law officially naming the bald eagle as the national bird. Meanwhile, most Americans ...
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Titmice Galore and a Red-tailed Record: Tallying Central Park’s 125th Christmas Bird Count
The cherished annual bird survey has included Manhattan’s largest public space since the very first count on Christmas Day, ...
What bird is this? These five species are the most likely to be at your feeder
Backyard birds may seem ordinary, but there's more than meets the eye. Our database shows you the top ten birds in your state ...
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Smart bird feeders gain popularity and spark interest in bird-watching
Marin Plank truly had no interest in birds when she gave her husband a camera-equipped bird feeder for his birthday. But by ...
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The Bald Eagle Is Finally, Officially Our National Bird—Thanks to This Man
Haliaeetus leucocephalus lives only in North ... American bison the national mammal in 2016, arguing that it was a species of significant cultural, economic, and ecological value that had returned ...
Sturgeon Bay couple capture photos of a bird rarely seen in North America
During a Dec. 28 trip to their favorite park in Sturgeon Bay, Candy and Rush Evans spotted a species of bird rarely found in ...
'Citizen science': Birders see changing landscapes, climate in 125th annual count
As the birds descended on trees around Carpentier, the 75-year-old started to count. He noted 15 birds, adding them to the ...
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The year in birds: Conservation progress, remarkable sightings highlighted 2024
A Yellow-billed Loon appeared on the Las Vegas Strip last March, swimming in the Fountains of Bellagio. Fortunately, what ...
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North Texas authorities identify missing Oklahoma girl, say father died trying to save her
SHERMAN, Texas – The search for a missing 8-year-old Oklahoma girl continued Saturday as rescue teams in North Texas combed through floodwaters that swept her away on Christmas Eve. Clara ...