Scientists just mapped the family tree of all 11,000 bird species—and you can explore it

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology today announced the release of a new online tool for studying biodiversity and the ...
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6 Types of Birds That Are Blue

The animal kingdom gives us rainbows of color with butterflies and chameleons, and clownfish, but birds give us just as much of a show. Among the peacock, the toucan, and the macaw, there’s a ...

How to set up a bird feeder to attract your favorite species

For instance, researchers use the backyard sightings that users submit to Project FeederWatch —a joint program run by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Birds Canada —to track long-term changes in ...
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6 bird beak types and how birds use them to eat

Bird beaks have a variety of shapes and purposes. Here are common bird beak types you should look for and how they help birds find food.

Birds are vanishing across the Bay Area, first-of-its-kind study finds

"These are quite dramatic changes we're seeing over pretty concerning ranges." ...