Get to Know the Anhinga, or ‘Snakebird’
July 15, 2019 —
When unwary fish swim by, these slender waterbirds strike, impaling prey before swallowing it headfirst.
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Musicians of All Styles Draw Inspiration From Birds
July 08, 2019 —
Listen to samba, instrumental, and jazz pieces modeled after penguins, meadowlarks, and more.
Hear the Sound of Peacock Love Made by Trembling Feathers
July 01, 2019 —
Male peacocks quiver their tails to produce a drumroll-like rustle—and also a vibration meant only for female peahens.
Listen to the Elaborate Song of the Brewer's Sparrow
June 17, 2019 —
A resident of the sagebrush steppe, this little bird has one mighty complicated call.
How the Peregrine Falcon Comeback Has Forced Dunlins to Adapt
June 10, 2019 —
Since the DDT ban, the raptor's populations have boomed—spurring their shorebird prey to adjust in several ways.
How Well Do You Know Your Birder Lingo?
June 03, 2019 —
Quiz yourself with some of these common nicknames and phrases.
Listen to a Young Bewick's Wren Trying to Find Its Voice
May 20, 2019 —
Male wrens grow up mimicking their fathers' songs—until it's time to claim their own territories.
Give Nesting Birds a Calcium Boost By Saving Your Leftover Eggshells
May 13, 2019 —
Your breakfast discards can serve as vital nutrition for females as they make their own eggs.
