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BirdNote strives to transport listeners out of the daily grind and into the natural world with outstanding audio programming and online content. The stories we tell are rich in sound, imagery, and information—connecting the ways and needs of birds to the lives of listeners.

Articles by BirdNote

Blackbirds Are Built For a Distinctive Feeding Style Known as ‘Gaping’
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Blackbirds Are Built For a Distinctive Feeding Style Known as ‘Gaping’

July 27, 2020 — Powerful gapers have stronger muscles for opening the bill than for closing it—perfect for prying objects open to reveal the morsels inside.
Do You Know the West's Two Phoebes?
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Do You Know the West's Two Phoebes?

July 20, 2020 — Black and Say's Phoebes share much of the same territory, but they prefer very different habitats.
Hear the Persistent, Buzzy Song of the Savannah Sparrow
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Hear the Persistent, Buzzy Song of the Savannah Sparrow

July 10, 2020 — To ID this understated brown bird, look for a yellow eyebrow stripe and listen for its subtle trilling.
For Male Cardinals, the Redder the Better
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For Male Cardinals, the Redder the Better

June 22, 2020 — Feather brightness may indicate superior genes in species that sport crimson feathers.
The Gorgeous Scarlet Tanager Is a Delightful Summer Treat
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The Gorgeous Scarlet Tanager Is a Delightful Summer Treat

June 16, 2020 — Hiding high up in the canopy of eastern forests, these dazzling birds can be surprisingly tough to spot.
The American Robin Hasn't Always Gotten the Worm
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The American Robin Hasn't Always Gotten the Worm

May 5, 2020 — Long ago, glaciers wiped out earthworms across the northern U.S.—until new ones arrived with European travelers.
Ospreys, Like Skateboarders, Favor One Foot Over the Other
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Ospreys, Like Skateboarders, Favor One Foot Over the Other

April 27, 2020 — The way these fish-eating raptors carry their prey suggests their brains have evolved to divvy up complex tasks.
Immerse Yourself In These Peaceful, Nature-Rich Sound Recordings
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Immerse Yourself In These Peaceful, Nature-Rich Sound Recordings

March 18, 2020 — Created by an acoustic ecologist, the place-based soundscapes transport listeners across the globe.
Webbed Feet Are an Evolutionary Hit
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Webbed Feet Are an Evolutionary Hit

March 9, 2020 — From geese and gulls to penguins and puffins, these birds have perfectly adapted to life on the water.