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John James Audubon – Bird Artist
In: Birds (general)
John James Audubon was a nineteenth century American with multiple talents. His greatest achievement was his book of bird artwork: Birds of America. more...
In: Birds (general)
Unique among hornbills, the Helmeted Hornbill has a casque of solid keratin called hornbill ivory, valued for carving jewelry and other small items. more...
Hornbills of Africa, Asia, and Indonesia
In: Wild Birds
Like the familiar showy Great Hornbill, Ground Hornbill, and Rhinoceros Hornbill, most hornbills are black and white with bright bills, eyes, and skin patches. more...
In: Birds (general)
The male Ruff is a memorable sight in full showy breeding plumage, competing for females at the lek. Ruffs are more commonly seen during migration when males are plainer. more...
All About Sandpipers, Familiar Shorebirds
In: Wild Birds
Common wading birds of beaches, estuaries, mud flats, and other wet lands, members of the sandpiper family migrate long distances to breed in the north. more...
Bird Nests – How Do Birds Protect Them?
In: Bird Habitats
A bird's nest is meant to be a safe place for eggs and young. Adult birds use location, camouflage, design, odor, deception, and renewal to ward off various threats. more...
The Red-winged Blackbird – Agelaius phoeniceus
In: Wild Birds
In North America, a black bird with red wings - or at least red patches on its wings - perched on a cattail and singing is a red-winged blackbird. more...
Wind Turbines and Bird Fatalities
In: Bird Habitats
We need to support renewable forms of energy like power generated by wind turbines, but can birds and wind power exist together? The evidence suggests they can. more...
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Brown Pelicans Avoid Endangerment List
In: Wild Birds
By: Kathryn Hedderig
Sooty Shearwaters' Amazing Migration
In: Wild Birds
By: Terri Morgan
Warning - Don't Feed the Wild Birds
In: Wild Birds
Best Bird-Friendly Holiday Decorations
In: Wild Birds
By: Katie Ouderkirk
Best Types of Finches for Pets
In: Pet Birds
By:
Angela England
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