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What’s Got Bird Beaks in a Twist?

July 27, 2016 — Thanks to a major lead, scientists are hot on the trail of a never-seen disease, which could help them crack a cold case wide open.

Today’s Forecast: A Red-Tailed Hawk With a Major Chance of Cuteness

July 27, 2016 — A curious young raptor discovers a news camera in Nebraska.

The Secret Superpower of Birds, Revealed

July 27, 2016 — Researchers have figured out how some species of birds deploy UV vision.

High Mercury Levels Pose Another Setback for Arctic Birds

July 22, 2016 — Gone unchecked, the element can lead to sickness, sterility, or even death in breeding shorebirds.

How Do Hummingbirds Fly Without Crashing?

July 21, 2016 — The birds can master their own physics by sizing up the objects in their path.

Making a Home in the Strangest of Places

July 20, 2016 — A pair of Great Lakes Piping Plovers is nesting successfully—on an Illinois Superfund site.

Oil Spill Cleanups Are Dangerously Deceptive

July 19, 2016 — Washing off an oil-covered bird is only half the battle. A new story in "Hakai" explains why.

Baby Ducks Are Capable of Abstract Thoughts

July 15, 2016 — Experiments show that ducklings can find deeper meaning in the objects they imprint on.

Building a New Future for the Colorado River

July 12, 2016 — Audubon's new Colorado River Project director, Jennifer Pitt, talks about how we can save one of the country's most iconic waterways.

This New Species Went Extinct Before It Was Even Discovered

July 05, 2016 — An exciting find on the Galapagos ends in a tragic twist, inspiring scientists to take a closer look at the islands' diversity.

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