Listen: Greater Rhea Nests Are Filled With Dozens of Whistling Eggs January 27, 2020 — Males of this huge South American species mate with several partners, resulting in exceptionally large—and musical—clutches. Podcast
This Is PigeonBot, the World's Most Bird-Like Flying Robot Yet January 24, 2020 — Researchers have gleaned new insights (and some feathers) from Rock Pigeons that further unravel the mysteries of avian flight.
New Federal Water Rules Ditch Protections for Wetlands and Small Streams January 23, 2020 — Despite scientific pushback, the Trump administration's updated regulations loosen oversight on millions of miles of waterways.
Cookies, Honey, Tangerines, Manure—These Birds Have Some Strange Scents January 23, 2020 — There's still a lot scientists don't know about odor in the avian world, but this much is clear: Some species really smell. Bird Questions and Facts
Can Kangaroo Island's Glossy Black-Cockatoo Survive Australia's Fires? January 22, 2020 — The endangered birds have lost a significant amount of habitat, leaving conservationists concerned about their long-term prospects.
Hummingbirds Owe Their Shimmer to Microscopic Pancake-Like Structures January 17, 2020 — New research shows how extra-complex melanosomes in hummingbird feathers make light dance in fascinating ways.
Everyone Has a Bird Question They’re Waiting to Ask January 16, 2020 — If they’re paying enough attention to birds to ask questions, they’re halfway to becoming an advocate for wildlife.
Ask Kenn Kaufman: Why Do Some People Call Bald Eagles ‘Trash Birds’? January 15, 2020 — Also this month: Why are swirling flocks of starlings called murmurations? And how are nuthatches so good at tree climbing? Ask Kenn!
Priorizando la seguridad del agua para las aves y las personas de Arizona January 15, 2020 — Un avance de la polÃtica de la sesión legislativa del año 2020. Western Water News
No, 5G Radio Waves Do Not Kill Birds January 14, 2020 — Here's the truth behind a Facebook falsehood spreading across the internet.
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