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May 28, 2021

Photographer Captures Small Blackbird Hitching a Ride on an Osprey’s Stick

For a little over five years, Jocelyn Anderson has been photographing birds as a way to connect with and learn more about them. Recently, while out photographing some Great Blue Heron nestlings, she came upon a scene that is the definition of being in the right place at the right time.

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May 26, 2021

Scientists Discover How Many Wild Birds There Are on Earth

How many wild birds populate our planet Earth?

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May 4, 2021

Duck Visits Same 7th-Story Balcony To Hatch Ducklings Twice During Lockdown

Those forced to endure pandemic lockdown in a big city may have felt a little more cooped up than most.

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March 15, 2021

Photographer Captures a Rare Look at the Abstract Sculptural Beauty of Birds

Birds are fascinating creatures to observe—it's no wonder why people find it an absolute pleasure to spend hours birdwatching. Artist, photographer, and printmaker Tom Leighton takes this type of observation to new heights by exploring the hidden architectural beauty of Earth’s most captivating winged creatures in his latest photography series, Aviary.

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February 10, 2021

Wildlife Photographer Reveals How Elegant Birds Look a Lot Sillier From the Front

The simple shift of a camera can make a portrait look completely different—especially when it comes to our feathered friends.

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January 29, 2021

Beautiful Snowy Owl Has Returned to Central Park After 130 Years

What has fluffy feet, amber eyes, and elegant plumage?

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January 27, 2021

Zebra Finches Become a “Flock of Songwriters” in a Room Full of Electric Guitars

When you think of bird songs you probably imagine sweet-sounding tweets, cheeps, and chirps. Our feathered friends can create beautiful sounds when they sing, but what if they got their claws on some instruments? Inspired by this idea, French artist Céleste Boursier-Mougenot created a space that allows birds to interact with 14 amplified guitars.

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January 14, 2021

Parrot With Damaged Beak Gets Second Chance at Life With New Prosthetic Beak

A beak is as important to a bird as hands are to a human.

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January 5, 2021

Study Finds That 4-Month-Old Ravens Are as Intelligent as Adult Apes

Ravens are fascinating birds.

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January 4, 2021

Photographer Captures Birds Eating Out of the Palm of Her Hand in Slow-Motion

Wild birds don’t usually interact with people, and they often fly away if they hear even the slightest noise. However, Michigan-based photographer Jocelyn Anderson has a special knack for getting close to timid feathered friends. She’s known for her stunning photos of birds in their natural habitats. And while she’s talented at capturing still images, Anderson also shoots slow-motion videos of birds eating right out of the palm of her hand.

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