Archive: Ornithology

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More Than Half of U.S. Bird Populations Are Shrinking An alarming report indi

An alarming report indicates that dozens of species are likely to become federally endangered without preventive…

October 12, 2022

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2022 U.S. State of the Birds Report Reveals Widespread Losses of Birds in All Habitats—Except for One

In 50 years, birds have increased overall in wetlands, a singular exception that shows the way forward for saving birds and benefiting.…

October 12, 2022

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First-of-its-kind digital platform reveals migration data for birds across the Western Hemisphere

Interactive digital platform visualizes the incredible journeys of migratory birds, how they connect us across the hemisphere, and the widespread challenges they face throughout…

September 22, 2022

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New atlas of bird migration shows extraordinary journeys

A new online atlas of bird migration, published on Thursday, draws from an unprecedented number of scientific and community data sources to illustrate the routes of about 450…

September 15, 2022

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Is it time to end cats’ right to roam?

Pet cats kill songbirds by the million, as well as rodents and other wildlife. But how much of a threat do they really pose, and should they be kept indoors? Expert opinion is…

August 14, 2022

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As species recover, some threaten others in more dire shape

A troubled species rebounds thanks to restoration efforts, only to make things worse for others in peril by preying on them or outcompeting them for food and living.…

August 1, 2022

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Using birds to predict disease dynamics

In order to prepare for both the short- and long-term effects of climate change, it is vital that we gain a more complete understanding of the role robins may play in spreading…

May 13, 2022

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A call for full annual cycle research in animal ecology

For vertebrates, annual cycles are organized into a series of breeding and non-breeding periods that vary in duration and location but are inextricably linked biologically. Here,…

August 1, 2015