Birds

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The Willow Ptarmigan's Silly Sounds

It's hard not to smile when you hear this bird.

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Umbrella Species: Greater Sage Grouse

Protecting the West's sagebrush landscape goes beyond the greater sage-grouse. 

By the Audubon Editors
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Audubon View

Audubon launches a new effort to save the Southwest's rivers.

By David Yarnold
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Roseate Spoonbills Send Warning Signs About the Florida Everglades

A bizarre bird is sending warning signs about the state of the Everglades.

By Rene Ebersole/Photography by John Huba
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What Happens When Seabirds Drink Saltwater?

From albatrosses to penguins, marine birds have built-in desalination systems.

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Saving Species on the Brink

Three success stories show just how far we’ll go to protect birds from extinction.

By Ted Williams
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Audubon Magazine

Catching a Break

A new study reveals that California’s black oystercatcher population is higher than previously thought.
By Alisa Opar
Type: Magazine_article | From: Audubon Magazine
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Audubon Magazine

The Science of Feathers

A bird's plumage is both mystifying and magnificent, and serves a plethora of purposes, from protecting it from the cold to attracting a mate. 
By Peter Friederici
Type: Magazine_article | From: Audubon Magazine
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Audubon Magazine

Birding That Counts

Thousands of volunteers make invaluable contributions—and have lots of fun—taking part in the annual Christmas Bird Count.
By Kenn Kaufman
Type: Magazine_article | From: Audubon Magazine
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Audubon Magazine

Explaining Bird Flocks

Winging at speeds of up to 40 miles per hour, an entire flock of birds can make hairpin turns in an instant. How do they do it? A group of investigators is closer than ever to finding out.
By Peter Friederici/Photography by Richard Barnes
Type: Magazine_article | From: Audubon Magazine
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Audubon Magazine

The Big Year According to Birders

Our experts offer a very specialized critique of the major motion picture.
By Melissa Milgrom
Type: Magazine_article | From: Audubon Magazine
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Audubon Magazine

Take a Puffin Home

A photographer's images help aquaint auks with those who want to adopt them. 
By Michele Wilson Berger
Type: Magazine_article | From: Audubon Magazine
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