Emperor Penguins Now a Threatened Species
Emperor penguins officially a threatened species because of projections of population decline from climate change and ineffective conservation.
Read MoreEmperor penguins officially a threatened species because of projections of population decline from climate change and ineffective conservation.
Read MoreIt’s cold outside! Stay in with some fun citizen science projects you can do from your living room.
Read MoreWoodpeckers may not sing out melodies, but a new study hones in on how their drumming may be similar to birdsong on a neural level.
Read MoreThese five citizen science projects invite you to discover birds in your area. Help scientists collect data and protect bird habitats.
Read MoreMeet the great spotted woodpecker. Learn where and how to spot them, and what they sound like. Photos and audio included.
Read MoreFor millions of years, birds have been evolving to make the perfect eggshell. But how are eggshells so strong, and yet still breakable?
Read MoreGardens inevitably attract insect pests. How can you use organic gardening techniques to protect your plants from pests and maintain a garden that is safe for pollinators and other animals?
Read MoreWhat is SuperbOwl Sunday? A great time to get involved in citizen science with this roundup of great data collection projects!
Read MoreA 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. Hovering in place, however, isn’t as easy as it might appear, according to new research from University of British Columbia (UBC). UBC has found that a hovering hummingbird needs a completely stationary visual field. Zoologists Benjamin Goller and Douglas Altshuler discovered this quirk in the tiny bird’s hovering skills by offering them sugar water from a…
Read MoreScientifically known as Haliaeetus albicilla, these large raptors are commonly known as sea eagles or white-tailed eagles. By Steven Spence Two Names for One Eagle: Which Is Right? Scientifically known as Haliaeetus albicilla, these large raptors are commonly known as sea eagles or white-tailed eagles. “Sea eagle” is an accurate translation of the genus name, Haliaeetus, while “white-tailed” is accurate for the species name, albicilla. Since I photographed these birds in Norway, I shall refer to them as sea eagles, which is what the locals called them (Norwegian: Havørn). Where…
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