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A man walks down a grassy trail in a field, towards a forested area. There is a railing made of rope to one side. We see the man from behind, and he has his hands on a rope.
Birding As a Blind Person Is Now Easier in Colombia, Thanks to a Tourism Project
November 30, 2022 — The unique effort, consisting of six trails and trained guides, is a showcase for ideas that make birds and nature more accessible.
Birding News
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.
Bird News
10 Fun Facts About the Wild Turkey
November 17, 2022 — Super vision? Flowing beards? Spiral poo? There's lot to gobble about with this American icon.
Bird Questions and Facts
A flock of ducks flying in the same direction with an out of focus landscape in the background.
A Duck Hunters Tips for Quickly Identifying Waterfowl on the Wing
November 14, 2022 — Take limits require rapid ID of fast-flying birdsa useful skill for any birder. One waterfowler breaks down how she does it.
Birding Advice
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.
Bird Science
A bat drinks from a hummingbird feeder at night with its long tongue, two more bats flying up behind it.
How Hummingbird Fans Are Helping to Protect a Border-Crossing Bat
October 28, 2022 — By observing nighttime visitors to their feeders, community scientists in Arizona have been central to the recovery of lesser long-nosed bats.
Conservation News
A bear grabs a hanging bird feeder full of seeds in its mouth, knocking it over.
Why Bird Feed Can Be a Gateway Food for Bears
October 27, 2022 — The easy buffet draws bears to human habitats. If you live in bear country, experts suggest putting away feeders in seasons the mammals are active.
Bird Feeding and Care
A man looks at a disheveled raptor standing on a table looking back at him.
A Poetic New Film Follows Two Dedicated Brothers Saving Delhis Black Kites
October 25, 2022 — In director Shaunak Sens acclaimed documentary All That Breathes, the lives of the Indian brothers and the citys ubiquitous raptors are set against a backdrop of pollution and political unrest.
Movies & TV
Mar穩a Gabriela N繳簽ez Montellano holds a White-fronted Woodpecker, a small black and white bird with a long beak.
Systemic Barriers Hinder Bird Research, Say 124 Latin American Ornithologists
October 17, 2022 — A new preprint from scientists across the region asserts that advances in neotropical ornithology will require a stronger commitment to inclusion.
Conservation News