BirdNote
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
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Do Magpies Like Stealing Shiny Things?
April 15, 2019 — An experiment put the bird's thieving reputation to the test.
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Belted Kingfishers Nest in Burrows Up to 15 Feet Long
April 8, 2019 — You’d never guess that these regal birds use their claws and beak to tunnel through muddy riverbanks.
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House Hunting Is a Prickly Affair in the Arizona Desert
April 1, 2019 — In a mostly tree-free terrain, saguaros play host to woodpeckers and other cavity-nesting species.
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Hummingbird Flight Is Like Nothing Else in the Bird World
March 25, 2019 — These talented fliers can hover, whiz forward and backward, and come to a complete stop in an instant.
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Do You Know What a Blue-gray Gnatcatcher Sounds Like?
March 18, 2019 — A surprisingly good mimic, this teensy bird has a squeaky song that samples several other species.
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Pigeon Milk Is a Nutritious Treat for Chicks
March 11, 2019 — It's also not bad with cereal. (Kidding, kidding.)
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The Little Blue Heron's Color Swap
March 4, 2019 — When young, the birds are white, but by the time they reach adulthood, they become dark blue. Why?
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What Are Wattles For?
February 25, 2019 — That flap of bumpy red skin hanging off a male turkey's face is both functional and fashionable.
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Some Birds Enter A Hibernation-Like State Called Torpor to Survive Winter's Chill
February 15, 2019 — To save heat and energy, Common Poorwills can dial down their heart rate, breathing, and body temperature for weeks at a time.
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