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Harris’s Hawks Hunt Like Wolves to Bring Down Dangerous Prey
March 5, 2019 — Teaming up helps these agile raptors take on animals twice their size. But we’re still not sure why they stand on each other.
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?
Scientists on the Trail of One of the World’s Rarest Birds Are Treated to a Special Show
March 1, 2019 — The story behind the Stresemann’s Bristlefront's re-emergence shows that conserving an endangered species can reap rewards for others.
Dark-eyed Juncos, Backyard Gems, Come in a Dazzling Array of Colors
March 1, 2019 — The six flavors of junco were long considered separate species. Recent science shows that they instead boldly exhibit evolution in real time.
Want a Training Ground for Your Birding Skills? Try Patch Birding
February 28, 2019 — Birders around the world are immersing themselves in nearby nature, and you can, too.
The Greater Sage-Grouse’s Most Important Habitat Is on the Auction Block
February 28, 2019 — Every parcel up for grabs in this week’s federal oil and gas lease sale is in the bird’s territory, despite earlier agreements to steer the industry away.
Take the John James Audubon ‘Birds of America’ Quiz
February 27, 2019 — We've chosen excerpts from 15 of JJA's original writings. Can you guess which bird he was describing?
The National Parks Have a Diversity Problem. This Couple Has Been Working for 20 Years to Fix It.
February 27, 2019 — Audrey and Frank Peterman want any and everyone to get outside and get involved in the environmental movement.
Remembering Tom Cade, the Father of Peregrine Falcon Conservation
February 26, 2019 — Cade founded The Peregrine Fund and led the effort to save the raptor after its American population plummeted from DDT. Fellow falconer and friend Tim Gallagher looks back on his legacy.
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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