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Over 450 bird species still thrive in Delhi, finding refuge in green pockets, defying the odds, and reminding us of nature’s quiet resilience ...
While the ivory-billed woodpecker has attracted a lot of attention in the 21st century due to reported sightings, it was not been the only Arkansas-dwelling bird that went extinct during the 20th ...
Perched on a rock beside the flowing stream, the White-throated Dipper fills the morning air with its cheerful song. A rare riverbird with the voice of spring.
Q: I watched a beautiful male cardinal feeding an all-brown bird on the roof of my garage. Why would it feed another species? A: That’s a great observation and it indicates how different young ...
Light pollution, or artificial light at night (ALAN), is a widespread phenomenon in areas with dense human populations. Normally, animals use natural external cues, like sunlight and temperature, to ...
Unassuming and highly respectable little brown birds, the Swainson’s Thrushes are much more often heard than seen, but they demand to not be overlooked. The return of their song brings richness to the ...
You’re outside when suddenly you hear an unfamiliar chirp. Looking around, you wonder, “Is it a squirrel?” “Is it a bat?” And ...
Discover how mountain chickadees use complex calls to communicate food sources, social interactions, and predator presence.
For all the talk of other cut scenes from this season, the producers really missed out by not having these guys sing more Tom Waits (maybe "Dead and Lovely") while surrounded by White Walkers.
We know that birds sing. They also whistle, chirp, coo, caw, call, hoot, shriek, clack, warble. Some sound quite out of tune, loud and noisy, while others just frightening. Some birds are great ...
For decades, a dominant theory about why birds sing at dawn — called the "dawn chorus" — has been that they can be heard farther and more clearly at that time.