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What Makes Bird Feathers So Colorfully Fabulous?
March 04, 2016 — From radiant jewel tones to bold browns and black—here's a complete, concise guide to bird coloration.
Is Climate Change Making It Harder for Finch Families to Get Along?
March 03, 2016 — Scorching temperatures in Australia are turning up the heat for Zebra Finch chicks, causing them to hatch out of order.
Why City Sparrows Are Singing A Very Different Tune
March 03, 2016 — Birds are belting their songs out at never-before-heard frequencies to beat the heavy noise around them.
The Surprising Way The Stuff We Buy Fuels Climate Change
March 02, 2016 — A new study reveals just how much people's shopping habits contribute to greenhouse gas emissions.
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The Love Of Birds Knows No Language
March 02, 2016 — Audubon.org’s complete bird guide is now available in Spanish. Field editor Kenn Kaufman reflects on why that’s important.
Meet the Bird Brainiacs: Eurasian Jay
February 29, 2016 — Superstar scientist Nicky Clayton uses worms and chocolate teddy bears to help figure out where bird and human intelligence intersect.
Meet the Bird Brainiacs: Common Raven
February 29, 2016 — Tortoise biologist Tim Shields is trying to keep an endangered species from being eaten by ravens—without harming a feather in the process.
Here’s the Ugly Mess Coal’s Decline Could Leave Behind
February 29, 2016 — Some of the biggest companies haven’t been setting aside resources to clean up their mines, and the Interior Department is stepping in.
Meet the Bird Brainiacs: American Crow
February 29, 2016 — Corvid expert John Marzluff scans crows’ brains to crack the mystery of what makes these smart birds so successful.