Yellow-crowned Night-Heron
Latin: Nyctanassa violacea
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Audubon For Kids
April 22, 2020
The Hummingbird Wing Beat Challenge
In this activity, kids see if they can flap their arms as fast as a hummingbird flaps its wings. All you need is a stopwatch.
Audubon For Kids
April 22, 2020
Hummingbird Pollination Practice
In this activity, kids pretend to be a hummingbird visiting flowers to drink nectar—and accidentally become pollinators!
News
April 22, 2020
This Stunning Photo Project Showcases the Loggerhead Shrike’s Gory Deeds
On Colorado’s grasslands, Rachel Hopper skillfully captures the beauty and brutality of this fierce songbird’s distinctive style of food storage.
Birds
April 22, 2020
The 50th Anniversary of Earth Day Is a Time for Reflection and Action
Even in the face of enormous challenges, we can do great things to secure a better future for birds and people.
Better Know A Bird
April 21, 2020
Chuck-will's-widows Sometimes Swallow Songbirds Whole, Apparently?
A handful of scientific records make this one of the few things researchers know about these mysterious, big-mouthed nightjars.
Coasts
April 20, 2020
Restoration Offers Hope for the Gulf
Audubon and partners mark the 10th anniversary of the BP oil spill.
COVID-19
April 20, 2020
From Meadow to Marsh, Habitats May Take a Hit During Pandemic
Restoration projects will likely see setbacks this spring, as invasive species removals and prescribed burns are put on hold.
News
April 17, 2020
13 Virtual Bird and Conservation Events to Tune In to This Spring
While COVID-19 may have canceled your favorite festival, the internet still offers plenty of ways to satisfy your love of birds.
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