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10 Fun Facts About the American Crow
August 25, 2021 — From holding their own funerals to their penchant for maintaining grudges, this is one fascinating corvid.
Bird Questions and Facts
Pectoral Sandpiper stands on an algae mat.
Pectoral Sandpiper: Supreme Master of Migratory Movement
August 23, 2021 — Less sandpiper, more grasspiper.
ROCKIES Bird Migration
Sy Montgomery's Latest Book Celebrates the Fragility and Power of Hummingbirds
August 10, 2021 — In "The Hummingbirds’ Gift," the odds are stacked against two orphaned chicks and their caretakers.
Books
Emperor Penguins Proposed for Listing Under Endangered Species Act
August 04, 2021 — The Antarctic seabirds may qualify as a ‘threatened’ species due to climate change. But without reducing carbon emissions, can the listing help them?
Climate
It's Time to Redefine 'Birding'
August 02, 2021 — Anyone who enjoys birds—wherever, however—should be able to call themselves a birder.
Birding News
Wilson's Warbler perched on branch.
Fall Migrations Begin!
July 30, 2021 — Turn off your lights to give birds safe passage.
ROCKIES Bird Migration
Ask Kenn: Egret, Ibis, Flamingo, Heron, Stork—What's the Difference?
July 30, 2021 — Wading birds may appear similar, but looks can often be deceiving, explains Kenn Kaufman in this month's Ask Kenn!
Bird Questions and Facts
Ringed Kingfisher by Geobany Rodriguez
July 27, 2021 — Location: 500 West 175th Street, New York, NY 10033
The Audubon Mural Project
Red-naped Sapsucker by BlusterOne
July 26, 2021 — Location: 750A St. Nicholas Avenue, New York, NY 10031
The Audubon Mural Project