American Wigeon
Latin: Mareca americana
Birds of America
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News
March 30, 2021
Greater Sage-Grouse Populations Have Plunged by 80 Percent Since 1965
Outlining steep losses and a gloomy future for the bird without action, a new government report aims to stem further declines with an advanced monitoring program.
News
March 30, 2021
Ducks Are Moving North as Winters Warm
A new study confirms that some Southern waterfowl populations are dwindling as birds opt for northern locales that were previously too cold.
Press Room
March 30, 2021
Ducks in the Southern U.S. Have Shifted Northward Due to Temperature Changes Attributed to Climate Change
A new study shows patterns uncovered by community scientists over 50 years have repercussions for both wildlife and people
Culture
March 29, 2021
Margaret Atwood Talks Bird Lore To Celebrate the ‘Bedside Book of Birds’
The reissue of this love letter to birds, by the noted author's late partner Graeme Gibson, delves into the varied intersections between human and avian lives.
Western Water News
March 26, 2021
Un presupuesto de aves (y personas) para la legislatura de Arizona
El Estado debe aprovechar la oportunidad para financiar la protección del agua y el medio ambiente.
Western Water News
March 26, 2021
A Bird (and People) Budget for Arizona’s Legislature
The state must capitalize on the opportunity to fund water and environmental protection.
News
March 26, 2021
Do Yourself a Favor This Spring: Go See the American Woodcock’s ‘Sky Dance’
Timberdoodles have one of the wildest mating rituals among North American birds, and you should definitely check it out. Here’s how.
Coasts
March 25, 2021
Louisiana Beach Rocked by Two Hurricanes is Ready for Nesting Birds
Volunteers removed thousands of pounds of hurricane debris and helped southwest Louisiana bounce back from a tough hurricane season.
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