Birds

Birds
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

Engineers Mimic Birds’ Blue Hues

Studying feathers informs everything from eco-friendly dyes to technological advances.
By Daisy Yuhas
Type: Magazine_article | From: Audubon Magazine
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Audubon Magazine

The Gift of Caring for Baby Hummingbirds

One writer learns that this task is anything but a burden. 
By Sy Montgomery
Type: Magazine_article | From: Audubon Magazine
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Audubon Magazine

Birds Matter Because They Do

The intrinsic value of these creatures is incalculable. 
By Scott Weidensaul
Type: Magazine_article | From: Audubon Magazine
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Whatever Happened to the Marsh Hawk and Sparrow Hawk?

A look at how birds’ names change over time.
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Type: Magazine_article | From: Audubon Magazine
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The Amazing Brainpower of Birds

Few animals have taught neuroscience more than songbirds.
By Daisy Yuhas
Type: Magazine_article | From: Audubon Magazine
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Birds as Pollution Detectors

Common species help scientists recognize toxins, measure mercury levels, and more.
By Michele Berger
Type: Magazine_article | From: Audubon Magazine
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