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New Research Shows Hummingbirds Need Exceptional Brains to Hover
January 06, 2017 — Moving in all directions requires some serious brainpower.
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So, Apparently Some Woodpeckers Like to Eat the Brains of Baby Birds
January 05, 2017 — Yes, you read that correctly. And there's video evidence.
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Get to Know Margaret Morse Nice, a Pioneer of Bird Study
January 02, 2017 — Through her detailed observations of Song Sparrows, Nice had a huge influence on modern ornithology.
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Our 10 Most Popular Stories of 2016
December 29, 2016 — Cartoon sandpipers, a rare white hummer, birds that understand humans—there was plenty of variety in Audubon's hit stories this year.
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10 Major Audubon Conservation Wins from 2016
December 27, 2016 — It's been a pretty good year for helping birds and the environment.
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By Pitching In Around the Nest, Plover Dads Adapt to Warmer Temperatures
December 23, 2016 — A study found that plover dads can compensate for heat waves by helping to incubate eggs, a possible strategy for adjusting to climate change.
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South Polar Skuas Are a Bunch of Bird-Eating Bullies
December 19, 2016 — Seabirds beware.
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New 30-Year Eagle Kill Rule Gets Finalized
December 15, 2016 — After hearing public and conservationists’ concerns, the government is sticking to its original incidental-take plan, with a few small changes.
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