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Purbita Saha

Associate Editor

Purbita Saha is a bird nerd, journalist, and insect enthusiast. Send her shouts and suspicions at psaha@audubon.org.

Articles by Purbita Saha

Birds-of-Paradise Have Feathers That Act Like Black Holes
Science

Birds-of-Paradise Have Feathers That Act Like Black Holes

February 2, 2018 — Males of this glamorous species use their "super-black" plumage to trap light and entrance interested ladies.
An Endangered Bird's Story, Told Through the Art of Dance
Culture

An Endangered Bird's Story, Told Through the Art of Dance

January 22, 2018 — In its U.S. debut, ‘Soaring Wings’ brings the plight of the Crested Ibis to life, without shedding the evocative power of ballet.
Why Some Women Are Skipping Out on the ‘Airbnb of Birding’
Travel

Why Some Women Are Skipping Out on the ‘Airbnb of Birding’

December 21, 2017 — People everywhere are taking advantage of the networking service Birding Pal—but the low-security setup can be a deterrent for female birders.
Galapagos Finches Are Proving to Be the Poster Birds of Evolution Again
Science

Galapagos Finches Are Proving to Be the Poster Birds of Evolution Again

December 12, 2017 — Except this time, there’s a major twist.
BuzzFeed Asked a Bunch of Bird Questions—and We Answered
Birds In The News

BuzzFeed Asked a Bunch of Bird Questions—and We Answered

November 20, 2017 — “I like birds as much as the next guy.” So do we, BuzzFeed. So do we.
Amazon’s Alexa Is Ready to Help You Learn Bird Calls
Tech

Amazon’s Alexa Is Ready to Help You Learn Bird Calls

November 7, 2017 — The virtual assistant can now access more than 2,000 birds sounds from the Audubon library—as long as you say the magic words.
Native Trees With Incredible Fall Foliage—and the Birds That Love Them
Plants For Birds

Native Trees With Incredible Fall Foliage—and the Birds That Love Them

October 26, 2017 — These stunners make the world better for people and wildlife alike.
Proposed Federal Law Could Save Countless Birds From Death by Glass
Audubon In Action

Proposed Federal Law Could Save Countless Birds From Death by Glass

October 13, 2017 — Potential legislation to prevent bird strikes, introduced to the Senate this month, is an important step in helping migrating birds. But where the biggest difference needs to be made may be surprising: rural communities.
Hungry Raptors Make Murmurations Even More Beautiful to Photograph
Photography

Hungry Raptors Make Murmurations Even More Beautiful to Photograph

October 5, 2017 — Starlings are easy to find. But capturing their twisted formations as they evade predators takes commitment and vision.