Yellow-nosed Albatross
Latin: Thalassarche chlororhynchos
Birds of America
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Ask Kenn!
April 23, 2020
Ask Kenn Kaufman: Do Birds Get Bored?
Also this month: How did the Harris's Sparrow get its name? And what's the difference between a beak and a bill?
Western Water News
April 23, 2020
Observing Heron Nesting a Welcome Distraction
Keeping an eye on a nest during this pandemic.
News
April 22, 2020
"What's the Deal With Birds?" a New Paper Asks—While Making a Point
In the world of academia, predatory journals with almost no vetting process abound. One researcher had enough.
Western Water News
April 22, 2020
Western Rivers Bird Count Cancelled Until Next Year
Surveys over last two years significantly increase bird data at key sites.
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.
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