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Priyanka Runwal

Editorial Fellow, Audubon Magazine

Articles by Priyanka Runwal

Birding by Ear Can Be Challenging, But There’s Help at Hand
Birding

Birding by Ear Can Be Challenging, But There’s Help at Hand

July 15, 2020 — Looking to learn bird songs? Here are some courses and tools to guide you no matter your skill level.
Truffles Aren't Just for Foodies—Some Birds Love Them, Too
News

Truffles Aren't Just for Foodies—Some Birds Love Them, Too

July 10, 2020 — A growing body of research shows that more species eat truffles than we realize, benefitting the mushrooms and the trees they grow on.
Building Collisions Are a Greater Danger for Some Birds Than Others
Conservation

Building Collisions Are a Greater Danger for Some Birds Than Others

July 9, 2020 — Migratory species that zip through the woods for insects are more likely to crash, researchers find—a vulnerability that may be speeding their decline.
How a White-throated Sparrow's New Tune Went Viral
Science

How a White-throated Sparrow's New Tune Went Viral

July 2, 2020 — A modified dialect of male song began in a local population in western Canada and, in two decades, traveled to birds more than 1,800 miles away.
Mallards Ferry Fish Eggs Between Waterbodies Through Their Poop
Science

Mallards Ferry Fish Eggs Between Waterbodies Through Their Poop

June 25, 2020 — New research shows that fish eggs don't just survive the journey through a mallard's digestive system intact, but they can still be viable.
Migratory Birds Like Native Berries Best
Science

Migratory Birds Like Native Berries Best

June 12, 2020 — Even when fruits of invasive plants are abundant, migratory songbirds seek out native berries, according to new research.
Meet the Bird World's Essential Workers
COVID-19

Meet the Bird World's Essential Workers

May 21, 2020 — Despite the pandemic, these pros are working long hours to save injured birds and at-risk species that need them.
Flamingos Can Forge Long-Lasting Friendships—and Rivalries
Science

Flamingos Can Forge Long-Lasting Friendships—and Rivalries

May 11, 2020 — A new study of captive birds found they prefer to hang out with buddies, and some individuals could even be considered social butterflies.
This Stunning Photo Project Showcases the Loggerhead Shrike’s Gory Deeds
Photography

This Stunning Photo Project Showcases the Loggerhead Shrike’s Gory Deeds

April 22, 2020 — On Colorado’s grasslands, Rachel Hopper skillfully captures the beauty and brutality of this fierce songbird’s distinctive style of food storage.