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Kristine Liao

Editorial Fellow, Audubon Magazine

Articles by Kristine Liao

Despite Their Tiny Brains, These African Birds Can Form Complex Relationships
Science

Despite Their Tiny Brains, These African Birds Can Form Complex Relationships

November 8, 2019 — A new study finds that Vulturine Guineafowl live in multilevel societies, marking the first time such behavior has been described in avians.
Borneo's Elusive Spectacled Flowerpecker Is No Longer a Mystery
Science

Borneo's Elusive Spectacled Flowerpecker Is No Longer a Mystery

November 8, 2019 — After a decade since its first sighing, the bird has finally been formally described as a new species, but much remains unknown about its ecology.
A Stunning New Exhibit Transported Me to the Arctic Refuge—and Made Me Realize What's Truly at Risk
Conservation

A Stunning New Exhibit Transported Me to the Arctic Refuge—and Made Me Realize What's Truly at Risk

November 1, 2019 — By bringing the magic and splendor of the refuge to people who are unlikely to ever visit, a traveling immersive installation aims to inspire immediate action against oil development.
Meet The Woman Who Lived in a Bald Eagle’s Nest to Save Raptors
Conservation

Meet The Woman Who Lived in a Bald Eagle’s Nest to Save Raptors

October 29, 2019 — Doris Mager’s treetop sit-in helped to establish the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey, which turns 40 this month and has played a big part in restoring Florida’s eagle population.
Listen to the Loudest Bird Ever Recorded
Science

Listen to the Loudest Bird Ever Recorded

October 21, 2019 — For female White Bellbirds, hearing a suitor's mating call is like putting her head in the speaker at a rock concert, a new study shows.
Thousands of Dead Seabirds Washed Up on Alaska's Shores Again This Year
Climate

Thousands of Dead Seabirds Washed Up on Alaska's Shores Again This Year

October 11, 2019 — The deaths, including many Short-tailed Shearwaters, coincided with a new marine heat wave in the region. But the exact cause still eludes scientists.
In a New Netflix Film, the U.S.-Mexico Border Brings Birds and People Together
Culture

In a New Netflix Film, the U.S.-Mexico Border Brings Birds and People Together

October 2, 2019 — The documentary “Birders” showcases the spectacle of fall migration while exploring the concerns of conservationists on both sides of the Rio Grande.
Reintroduced Hawaiian Crows Are Learning How to Live in the Wild
Conservation

Reintroduced Hawaiian Crows Are Learning How to Live in the Wild

September 18, 2019 — Extinct in their natural habitat for two decades, a small population of ‘Alalā are starting to forage, mate, and nest on their own.
Steve Kress, the Trailblazer of Seabird Conservation, Proved All His Critics Wrong
Audubon In Action

Steve Kress, the Trailblazer of Seabird Conservation, Proved All His Critics Wrong

September 13, 2019 — In his twenties the ornithologist had an audacious idea: to restore puffins to the Maine coast. Upon his retirement he reflects on how he pulled it off.