Red-billed Starling

Cover of the 2017 State of the Birds Report
The State of the Birds 2017: Farm Bill Special Report
August 10, 2017
Audubon Advisory
Good Grammar Is a Matter of Life or Death for Japanese Tits
August 09, 2017 — These chatty birds string their sentences together in a specific order to rally friends and fend off foes.
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New Government Report Contradicts Trump Administration Climate Claims
August 08, 2017 — The report, which paints a dire picture of the planetary changes caused by warming temperatures, is awaiting official White House approval. But scientists worry its findings will be downplayed or suppressed.
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Being a Good American Kestrel Dad Comes at a Cost
August 08, 2017 — Why do male kestrels lose out to females for the best wintering sites? It goes back to their roles as breadwinners during the breeding season.
Kenn Kaufman's Notebook
Why Some Birds Molt Faster Than Others
August 07, 2017 — Every year birds replace wing feathers crucial for flight, but how long this process takes can vary.
Podcast
Audubon North Carolina Chapter President Wins Leadership Award
August 07, 2017 — At the Biennial Audubon Convention in Park City, Utah, Tom Tribble, President of Elisha Mitchell Audubon Society was presented with the William Dutcher Award.
Audubon in Action
The Interior Department Shouldn’t Reinvent Sage-Grouse Conservation Plans
August 07, 2017 — The choice is simple for Interior: a science-based approach that protects birds and Western communities or a flawed approach that puts special interests over collaborative conservation.
Press Room
You Need to See These Hooded Grebes Perform Their Bonkers Mating Display
August 04, 2017 — A new film offers a rare glimpse of the critically endangered bird's dazzling courtship moves on the windswept plateaus of Patagonia.
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For Spectacular Shorebird Shots, Go Low
August 04, 2017 — Dropping to shorebird height is key to capturing intimate, sharp photos. These tips and products will help you get down.
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