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Singing Prairie Warbler

Prairie Warblers

Prairie Warblers are an early migrant, but spotting one today is harder than just a few years ago since their population is in steep decline.

Prairie Warblers

Prairie Warblers are an early migrant, but spotting one today is harder than just a few years ago since their population is in steep decline.

Migrating birds at sunset

Fall Migration

It might feel like the height of summer where you live, but bird migration is already in full swing for many species, and others are preparing for their upcoming trip.

Fall Migration

It might feel like the height of summer where you live, but bird migration is already in full swing for many species, and others are preparing for their upcoming trip.

Black-tailed Trainbearer

The Hum in Hummingbird

Researchers are learning more about how hummingbirds' quick wing movements create their namesake hum.

The Hum in Hummingbird

Researchers are learning more about how hummingbirds' quick wing movements create their namesake hum.

Ring-necked Pheasant

Feather Coloration

Many of our most beloved birds are those with beautiful coloration, created by pigments and feather structures.

Feather Coloration

Many of our most beloved birds are those with beautiful coloration, created by pigments and feather structures.

Wet Blue Jay in a birdbath

Adapting to Hot Temperatures

Birds can alter their behaviors and metabolism to avoid the perils of overheating.

Adapting to Hot Temperatures

Birds can alter their behaviors and metabolism to avoid the perils of overheating.

Anna's Hummingbird visiting a feeder

Anna's Hummingbird Evolution

Anna's Hummingbirds are feisty little birds which are evolving quickly in response to widespread feeder use.

Anna's Hummingbird Evolution

Anna's Hummingbirds are feisty little birds which are evolving quickly in response to widespread feeder use.