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In dry years, rivers become birds’ crowded corridors

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New research finds that in dry years, birds funnel into the greenness of river environments, but overcrowding may increase competition for habitat and resources.

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October 28, 2021

What factors put Philippine birds at risk of extinction?

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Correlating bird traits with extinction risk suggests some birds more endangered than previously thought.

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June 16, 2021

How do U… start birding?

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Birds are all around, and all you need to get started is an observant eye.

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December 16, 2020

Community science birding data does not yet capture global bird trends

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More observations and more focus on common birds could fill the data gap.

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July 7, 2020

Discover parasite biodiversity from home

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Millions of specimens are sitting in museums all over the world, but a lack of digital records make them hard to find and study. Help biologists discover parasite biodiversity.

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April 15, 2020

‘Alien’ bird invasions

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Research shows location is the biggest factor in successful “alien” bird invasions—which are also seen as negatively impacting native species.

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June 25, 2019

A bird’s surprising sound source

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U researchers find birds use a different organ to sing than humans do—producing sound with very high efficiency.

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May 10, 2019

UTAH SCIENTISTS STUDY EGYPTIAN VULTURES

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Bird research on three continents locates migration paths, identifies conservation opportunities.

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May 11, 2018

FLIES ENDANGER DARWIN’S FINCHES

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One of the most common finch species – the medium ground finch – may face extinction within several decades due to parasitic flies that infest their nests, according to a new study done at the U.

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December 18, 2015

BIRD BANDING

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Learn how to catch, identify and protect birds in Red Butte Canyon this summer.

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June 5, 2015

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