Black Birders, Scientists Push for Equality
Black Birders Week helped show the world that Black scientists exist in the great outdoors. Now, participants hope to keep the conversation going. The post Black Birders, Scientists Push for Equality...
View ArticleRevolutionizing Bird Watching with Radar
Ecologists can now forecast bird migrations like meteorologists forecast the weather. But without on-the-ground citizen science observations, it’s hard to tell a songbird from a goose. The post...
View ArticleOsprey: A Bird of Many Names
This bird may be called an osprey, a fish hawk, a river hawk, a sea hawk, or even a fish eagle! Learn more about the osprey. The post Osprey: A Bird of Many Names appeared first on Science Connected...
View ArticleStructural Coloration in Bird Feathers
Learn about structural coloration in bird feathers and how humans are learning to use the same technique to make color-changing paint. The post Structural Coloration in Bird Feathers appeared first on...
View ArticleHow to Disrupt a Hummingbird’s Hover
A hummingbird’s ability to hover in place can be easily disrupted by tricking the bird’s brain. Our brains can be tricked in a similar way. Watching a hummingbird hover and maneuver can be mesmerizing....
View ArticleDrumming with the Great Spotted Woodpecker
Meet the great spotted woodpecker. Learn where and how to spot them, and what they sound like. Photos and audio included. The post Drumming with the Great Spotted Woodpecker appeared first on Science...
View ArticleCitizen Science Projects for the Birds
These five citizen science projects invite you to discover birds in your area. Help scientists collect data and protect bird habitats. The post Citizen Science Projects for the Birds appeared first on...
View ArticleIs Drumming Like Singing? A Focus on Woodpeckers
Woodpeckers may not sing out melodies, but a new study hones in on how their drumming may be similar to birdsong on a neural level. The post Is Drumming Like Singing? A Focus on Woodpeckers appeared...
View ArticleEmperor Penguins Now a Threatened Species
Emperor penguins officially a threatened species because of projections of population decline from climate change and ineffective conservation. The post Emperor Penguins Now a Threatened Species...
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