Abert's Towhee
Latin: Melozone aberti
Birds of America
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Culture
May 23, 2022
'Prehistoric Planet,' a Stunning New Series, Depicts Dinosaurs Like Never Before
Drawing from science that connects modern birds and ancient dinosaurs, the David Attenborough-narrated Apple TV+ show was influenced by avian biology and behavior at every step.
Press Room
May 20, 2022
Top Music and Hollywood Artists Join Forces in “The Birdsong Project” To Benefit the National Audubon Society in Celebrating and Protecting Birds
Contributors include Yoko Ono, Yo-Yo Ma, Mark Ronson, Wale, Beck, Andrew Bird, Elvis Costello, Jim James, Karen O, Angélica Negrón, Calexico, Michael Uzowuru, Stephin Merritt, Karen Elson, The Flaming Lips, Nick Cave, and more.
News
May 19, 2022
A Farewell to 'Small but Mighty' Monty, the Plover Dad of Montrose Beach
Even though he's gone, Monty's success shows the lasting effects of advocacy and conservation in the Great Lakes region.
News
May 19, 2022
How the World’s Largest Wildlife Overpass Could Brighten a Low-Flying Bird’s Future
Wrentits don’t exactly soar, and a 10-lane highway has cut off populations from each other—a growing threat as the climate heats up.
Boreal Forests
May 19, 2022
22 Actions You Can Take for Birds
Biodiversity Day is on May 22, and it is a great opportunity to commit to helping protect the incredible diversity of life on this planet, including BIRDS!
Western Water News
May 18, 2022
Water for the Colorado River Delta in a Dry Year
Binational agreement a model for river management in a climate change world.
News
May 18, 2022
Some of Music’s Biggest Names Create a Trove of New Tunes to Help Birds
The man behind your favorite film soundtracks wants to build a joyful movement around bird conservation. On ‘For the Birds: The Birdsong Project,’ he’s enlisted musical legends and silver-screen icons to help.
Indigenous Communities
May 17, 2022
Absent for More Than a Century, California Condors Soar Above the Redwoods Again
Following 14 years of preparation, the Yurok Tribe and partners have begun releasing the endangered birds back into northern California, rebuilding the condor’s range and revitalizing tribal traditions.
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