Abert's Towhee
Latin: Melozone aberti
Birds of America
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News
June 11, 2021
A Drone Crash Caused Thousands of Elegant Terns to Abandon Their Nests
California wildlife managers are hoping the birds relocated to other nesting sites. Meanwhile, they are working to ensure this doesn't happen again.
Conservation
June 10, 2021
Cutting Trees Gives Sage-Grouse Populations a Boost, Scientists Find
A new study in Oregon shows that removing conifers has helped the imperiled bird’s local numbers grow more quickly.
News
June 10, 2021
Do Birds Hide From Predators Even From Inside an Egg?
Before hatching, shorebird embryos sometimes vocalize to their parents. New research shows they can also quiet down when danger is near.
News
June 9, 2021
President’s Budget Confirms Support for Climate, Conservation, and Equity
The Biden administration is proposing increased federal investments for tackling the climate crisis, rebuilding communities, and conserving birds, wildlife, and ecosystems.
Birding
June 8, 2021
How Birders Are Boosting Their Yard Lists While They Sleep
Using DIY setups and free software, a growing number of community scientists are eavesdropping on nocturnal migrants flying above.
Coasts
June 8, 2021
Eelgrass is the Climate-fighting Hero the Ocean Needs
This seagrass provides carbon storage, feeding grounds for birds, and a refuge for sea life from more acidic waters.
June 8, 2021
It’s Time to Address Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells
We can put Americans back to work, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and mitigate environmental degradation.
Press Room
June 3, 2021
Audubon Report Shows That Important Bird Habitats are Key Natural Solutions to Climate Change
Important ecosystems for birds can also store tens of millions of tons of carbon naturally if maintained and restored.
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