Abert's Towhee
Latin: Melozone aberti
Birds of America
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News
October 27, 2021
With Time Running Out, Environmentalists File Lawsuit to Save Illinois Prairie
An airport expansion planned for November 1 threatens to destroy a rare remnant prairie home to imperiled plants and wildlife.
October 26, 2021
The 120th CBC in Minnesota
Cold weather before the 120th Audubon Christmas Bird Count season (2019/2020) resulted in most lakes well frozen before the counts and w
News
October 26, 2021
New Data-driven Species Mapping Makes More Accurate Range Maps
Data-driven methods are rapidly changing how mapping species is done. New perspectives are shared in a recent research article, coauthored by Audubon Americas leading scientist, Jorge Velásquez-Tibatá.
Books
October 26, 2021
This New Field Guide Aims to Change Your Mind About Pigeons
Cartoonist and author Rosemary Mosco shines a witty and compassionate spotlight on what she calls "the world's most misunderstood bird."
Western Water News
October 25, 2021
Bringing the Issue of Declining Groundwater to the Surface
Webinar series elevates dialogue on one of Arizona’s most precious resources
Climate
October 22, 2021
New Study Is First to Explore How Wildfire Smoke Derails Bird Migration
Last September, migrating geese wearing GPS tags encountered one of the worst wildfire seasons in U.S. history. Their movements give scientists their first clues about how growing wildfires alter bird behavior.
Bird-Friendly Communities
October 22, 2021
Get to Know These 20 Common Types of Native Plants
Whether you’re looking to increase your awareness outdoors or attract more birds to your home, let this primer be your guide.
News
October 21, 2021
As Oil Spill Cleanup Continues, Feds Prepare for Major Gulf Lease Sale
Despite President Biden’s pledge to phase out oil and gas leasing, the Interior Department will hold the largest-ever offshore auction next month.
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