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Bluebird dad feeding a fledgling Read more

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Bird Brooding
Bird dads make many contributions to the survival of their offspring, including brooding: keeping hatchlings warm until their own insulating feathers grow in.
Hunting Barn Owl Read more

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Keeping Chicks Fed
What's a mother Barn Owl to do if her mate doesn't bring home enough food for hungry chicks? She adapts her behavior in real-time.
Singing Carolina Wren Read more

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Female Birdsong
Not all singing birds are male, and new research sheds light on why some females sing. 
Singing Song Sparrow Read more

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Not Every Bird
Haikubox bioacoustic data shows that while some bird species participate in the springtime dawn chorus, other birds offer their best vocal performances at other times.
Lazuli Bunting singing at dawn Read more

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Early Birds
Why so early, bird? The dawn chorus is a welcome springtime symphony of birdsong - but why do birds sing at dawn's first light?
Vocalizing Ruby-throated Hummingbird Read more

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Favorite Returns
For those who experienced a long, cold, dark winter, returning hummingbirds are a welcome sign of spring. Haikubox alerts can let you know when they arrive.
Empty bird nest Read more

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Adaptable Nest-building
Most songbird nests are constucted by females. It's a crucially important task guided by instinct, but some moms also look to past success or failure to make nest improvements.
Yellow-rumped Warbler Read more

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Flying to Canada
Yellow-rumped Warblers are on the move to Canada in spring - watch them move with this video created from Haikubox bioacoustic data.
American Robin sitting on a nest Read more

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Cost of Motherhood
Raising babies takes a physiological toll on hard working bird mothers. Learn more about their every day sacrifices for their growing chicks.