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Avian Navigation: How Birds Find Their Way

Explore the extraordinary biological toolkits birds use to navigate the globe, from internal genetic programs and celestial compasses to the ability to literally "see" the Earth’s magnetic field

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Sandpipers - Family: Scolopacidae

Learn all about the birds of the family Scolopacidae. These are the sandpipers, snipe, stints, curlews, and many more.

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Bird Intelligence

Birds may have small brains, but many of them are just as smart as primates, including your kids.

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Vermilion Flycatcher

The Vermilion Flycatcher is a bright red bird beloved by birders and photographers throughout the Western Hemisphere.

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Cats vs Birds

House cats are one of the deadliest threats faced by wild birds around the world.

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Finches - Family: Fringillidae

A deep dive into the 'True' Finches, the species in the family Fringillidae.

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How Birds Survive in Winter

Learn about the behaviors and physiological adaptions that birds use to combat cold weather.

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Kingfishers

All about Kingfishers, of the avian family Alcedinidae.

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5 Awesome Things We Learned About Birds in 2020

Ivan describes his top 5 interesting bird studies from 2020, in no particular order.

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Ducks, Geese, and Swans

Looking at the family Anatidae. Learn about the fascinating world of ducks and their close relatives.

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Bird Party: Mixed-Species Flocks

Some bird species form flocks with other species. Learn about the scientific explanations for why this happens.

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