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When Does a Crossbill's Beak Get Twisted?
February 24, 2020 —
Many birds with unusual beaks aren't born with them.
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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.
Snow Caves Keep Ptargimans Cozy on Cold Winter Nights
January 13, 2020 —
When temperatures plummet, some northern birds create burrows to take advantage of snow's natural insulation.
Why Great Horned Owls Start Nesting in the Winter
January 06, 2020 —
When many other birds head south for warmer weather, these raptors pair up and hunker down.
Listen to Audubon's President on Why Bird Conservation Matters
December 09, 2019 —
David Yarnold shares some of his favorite birding moments and how they moved him.
How Black Feathers Keep Ravens Cool
December 02, 2019 —
Surprisingly, lighter plumage isn't necessarily better in hotter climates.
The Long, Surprising Journey of the Domestic Wild Turkey
November 25, 2019 —
Hailing from Mexico, these birds traveled abroad before eventually landing back on North American shores.
These Birds Need Their Personal Space
November 18, 2019 —
Bald Eagles, Gyrfalcons, and other birds of prey keep to themselves, with some pairs maintaining a nesting territory roughly the size of Chicago.
Anna’s Hummingbirds Are Expanding Their Range With Human Help
November 04, 2019 —
Once restricted to southern California and the Baja Peninsula, the species' success is tied to an increase in flowery landscaping and nectar feeders.
