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Herons – Shallow Water Wading Birds
In: Wild Birds
Herons live and hunt anywhere where there's shallow water. Their beautiful plumage, feeding habits, and large rookeries make them conspicuous and familiar. more...
John James Audubon's Birds of America
In: Birds (general)
Birds of America, a collection of 435 bird illustrations in seven volumes, was John James Audubon's finest work. It remains a classic in American Ornithology. more...
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...
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In: Bird Watching
By: Katie Ouderkirk
Common Birds at the Bird Feeder in Winter
In: Bird Watching
By: Thomas Wyatt
Urban Wildlife - Birds of Prey in Manhattan
In: Wild Birds
By: Melissa Cooper
The Different Owls Spotted in the UK
In: Wild Birds
By: Luke Waterson
Brown Pelicans Avoid Endangerment List
In: Wild Birds
By: Kathryn Hedderig
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