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Humans Drove the Only Native U.S. Parrot Extinct, Says New DNA Study
December 12, 2019 — The Carolina Parakeet was ubiquitous in the southeast a century ago. A new genetic study suggests it went extinct abruptly, killed off by people.
Ask Kenn Kaufman: Falcons, Hawks, Owls, Vultures—What Exactly Is a Raptor?
December 11, 2019 — Also this month: Why do certain species sleep in communal roosts, and how many ducks actually say 'quack'?
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New York City Passes a Landmark Bill to Make More Buildings Bird-Friendly
December 10, 2019 — By a vote of 43-3, the City Council approved that all new construction must use materials that prevent avian fatalities.
Listen to Audubon's President on Why Bird Conservation Matters
December 09, 2019 — David Yarnold shares some of his favorite birding moments and how they moved him.
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North American Birds Are Shrinking, Likely a Result of the Warming Climate
December 04, 2019 — A new study found significant declines in bird body sizes after analyzing decades of data collected by Chicago’s Field Museum.
I've Seen the Many Wonders of Arctic Alaska. We Must Keep Our Protected Areas Free From Drilling.
December 04, 2019 — The administration's push to drill for oil in the Arctic Refuge and Teshekpuk Lake, places set aside explicitly to protect wildlife, puts us all at risk, biologist Jeff Fair writes.
Emperor Penguins Are Marching to Extinction at Current Emissions Levels
December 03, 2019 — A new study once again underscores that we need to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius to save many of our most beloved bird species.
How Black Feathers Keep Ravens Cool
December 02, 2019 — Surprisingly, lighter plumage isn't necessarily better in hotter climates.
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Wild Fact About Wild Turkeys: They Come in a Cornucopia of Colors
November 27, 2019 — Just when you thought you knew everything about America's native gobblers, a smoke-phase turkey comes to surprise you.
It's Past Time for Bird-Friendly Wine
November 27, 2019 — A labeling program could help scientists and grape growers make vineyards better for wildlife, but for now it's sitting on the shelf.