Drab but Fab: Woodcocks Wear the Whitest Whites in the Avian Wardrobe
By Kharishar Kahfi
April 28, 2023 — Though mostly camouflaged, Eurasian Woodcocks have brilliant patches much whiter than any feathers previously measured, a recent study finds.
Forest Fragments Act Like ‘Convenience Stores’ for Migrating Birds, Study Finds
By Kharishar Kahfi
March 31, 2023 — Using radar data, scientists identified the most popular stopover sites for migrants across the eastern United States. But these same strongholds are often overlooked in conservation strategies
What Should Be Done About Flaco, the Eurasian Eagle-Owl Loose in New York?
By Kharishar Kahfi
March 07, 2023 — After the zoo fugitive learned to hunt rats in Central Park, some fans are cheering for his freedom. But ornithologists argue he should return to his enclosure, for his sake and for that of local wildlife.
February 09, 2023 — Journalist Bethany Brookshire argues that the idea of a “pest” is more about humans’ view of unwanted animals than the critters themselves.
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