Arctic Tern
Latin: Sterna paradisaea
Birds of America
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Migratory Bird Initiative
March 25, 2021
A Tale of Two Migration Routes: How Prothonotary Warblers Make Their Way Home
Using tiny tracking devices, researcher Chris Tonra and the Prothonotary Warbler Working Group are informing key conservation efforts.
Climate
March 25, 2021
When It Gets Too Hot, Phoenix's Lovebirds Turn to Air Conditioning
Feral parrots in North America’s hottest city have found a creative way to stay cool in extreme heat, expected to get worse with climate change.
Essay
March 24, 2021
What a Songbird Lost at Sea Taught Me About Survival
Aboard a mission to explore the alien life of the deep ocean, a chance encounter with a migratory bird offered a point of connection—one that has felt poignant this past year.
Books
March 24, 2021
A New Book Showcases the Beauty and Grit of New York City's Wildflowers
Photographer Andrew Garn reveals, in stunning detail, the diverse flora that many city dwellers may overlook but birds can't do without.
News
March 24, 2021
Seventy Never Looked So Good: The Long, Wondrous Life of Wisdom the Albatross
The Laysan Albatross is the oldest known wild bird on the planet, an international icon, and still hatching eggs. This year she had her 39th chick.
March 23, 2021
A New Golden Age of Observation Is Revealing the Wonders of Night Migration
Most migratory birds make their epic annual journeys under cover of darkness. Modern technologies are helping scientists understand the perils these nocturnal voyagers face to better protect them.
News
March 23, 2021
Oldest Ring-billed Gull on Record Discovered by Cleveland Birder
At 28, the gull is a year older than the previous title holder, further expanding our knowledge of the species' longevity.
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