American Wigeon
Latin: Mareca americana
Birds of America
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Press Room
March 31, 2021
Biden Infrastructure Proposal Presents a Unique Opportunity for a Cleaner Future for Birds and People
Prioritizing the reduction of harmful emissions and investing in healthy ecosystems while revitalizing the economy will help the country and environment rebuild and recover.
Ask Kenn!
March 31, 2021
Ask Kenn Kaufman: What's the Best Way to Become a Better Birder?
In this month's column, Kenn shares his "four Ls" philosophy for birding. Plus, do birds that live in flocks have a higher chance of survival?
News
March 31, 2021
Taking Stock of Biden’s Early Environmental Justice Reforms
The new administration is still getting started, but some of its early actions are fueling optimism for bigger, long-lasting changes.
Press Room
March 30, 2021
New Federal Report Shows 80-Percent Decline in Greater Sage-Grouse Populations
New numbers are another indicator of increasing threats to sagebrush country.
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.
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