Bird call database nests online
A growing online library of bird sounds, photos and information offers a new resource for backyard birders and seasoned ornithologists alike.
A growing online library of bird sounds, photos and information offers a new resource for backyard birders and seasoned ornithologists alike.
Plants & Animals
Dec 7, 2010
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With bits of DNA extracted from century-old museum specimens, researchers have found a place for the extinct passenger pigeon in the family tree of pigeons and doves, identifying for the first time this unique bird's closest ...
Plants & Animals
Oct 6, 2010
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New York's lit-up skyline, which brightens the nocturnal cityscape delighting residents and tourists alike, is a menace to migrating birds, say ornithologists calling for the lights to be dimmed.
Ecology
Sep 22, 2010
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Next month, representatives from more than 190 nations will gather in Japan at the Nagoya Biodiversity Summit to develop a global strategy for staunching habitat and biodiversity loss around the world.
Ecology
Sep 14, 2010
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Finding a new animal species is a special moment for scientists and even better when one hops into their mountain camp and volunteers to be discovered.
Plants & Animals
May 17, 2010
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A species of bird, which has only been observed alive on three previous occasions since it was first discovered in 1867, has been rediscovered in a remote land corridor in north-eastern Afghanistan. The discovery was made ...
Plants & Animals
Jan 25, 2010
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(AP) -- When Jory Langner finds time for a field trip during an upcoming visit to Washington, he won't have to ask local birders where to find candidates to add to his life list of birds sighted.
Plants & Animals
Dec 8, 2009
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Known for their wide variety of vibrant plumage, birds have evolved various chemical and physical mechanisms to produce these beautiful colors over millions of years. A team of paleontologists and ornithologists led by Yale ...
Archaeology
Aug 26, 2009
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An ambitious effort in avian conservation is underway this spring throughout the New York portion of the Lake Ontario watershed.
Ecology
May 11, 2009
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