Abert's Towhee
Latin: Melozone aberti
Birds of America
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Birding
July 1, 2022
The Big Tern Cheat Sheet: How to ID Four Common Species
In summer, North America’s four largest terns are near look-alikes. With a keen eye for detail you can tell them apart.
Conservation
July 1, 2022
Should I Talk to a Stranger Walking a Dog Off Leash Near Nesting Birds?
Experts say it depends on the situation—and your comfort level.
News
June 30, 2022
Supreme Court Ruling Deals a Blow to Biden’s Climate Agenda
The court curtailed the EPA’s authority to regulate emissions from power plants—a decision that could endanger all sorts of rules that protect the planet and public health.
Press Room
June 30, 2022
Supreme Court Ruling is Bad News for Birds and Everyone Else, Too
The court's ruling in the West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency case limits our ability to respond to the climate crisis and could have other serious implications.
Western Water News
June 28, 2022
Ring the Alarm: Today’s Water Crisis Isn’t a Fire Drill
Why Audubon’s work in the West is more important than ever.
Western Water News
June 28, 2022
Collaborative Efforts Elevate Shorebirds During Spring Migration in Lahontan Valley
A conversation about the future of Nevada’s shorebirds.
News
June 28, 2022
Avian Flu Threatens Seabird Nesting Colonies on Both Sides of the Atlantic
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has decimated nesting seabirds in Europe and Canada, raising concerns for eastern U.S. populations.
Western Water News
June 27, 2022
John Oliver Tackles the Colorado River on HBO’s Last Week Tonight
Comedian explains the dire lack of water in the Southwest.
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