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While the ivory-billed woodpecker has attracted a lot of attention in the 21st century due to reported sightings, it was not been the only Arkansas-dwelling bird that went extinct during the 20th ...
From 9-foot tall ostriches to albatrosses with gargantuan wingspans, here are some of the biggest birds in the world.
The bluebird feeds mainly on insects and other invertebrates (such as moths, worms, flies, ants, etc.), but they will search for berries, especially in winter. You will often see them perched on wires ...
It’s the first time a Northern Lapwing has been identified in the western Algerian steppes and is considered a “passing ...
The Bald Eagle’s undeniable majesty has earned it longtime status as the mascot of the United States, but the bird also has some surprisingly quirky traits, like its dicey aerial courtship routine or ...
I eye the tree through my spotting scope. Due to the dense foliage, discerning if a raptor nest is in the cottonwood tree is ...
Perched atop the Marriott Vacation Club at Custom House Boston, the raptor banding program led by Mass Audubon’s Norman Smith ...
Calling all photographers, intentional or accidental! The Left Hand Valley Courier’s Photo of the Week feature is open to any area resident who personally photographs Niwot-Gunbarrel area sights, ...
A young eaglet can gain as much as 170 grams (six ounces) per day — the fastest growth rate of any bird in North America.
One further clue to differentiate between these two birds is the frontal shield: a platelike prolongation of their beaks that reaches up to their forehead. The shield of the moorhen is bright red with ...
A high-speed sprint across water, synchronized head shakes, and underwater gifts—grebes go all out for love. Here’s their ...
PHILADELPHIA — The U.S. Federal Trade Commission sent out the latest round of refunds to consumers it says were “tricked” ...