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The Wonders of Migration
Each autumn, many wild birds make an incredible journey. As the days get colder, and foods like fruit and insects get scarce, they move south to warmer lands (or north if they live in the ...
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Amazing Albatross – Birds
Travel far from land, and you may be lucky enough to see an Albatross. These huge seabirds have the longest wings in the bird species world - the Wandering Albatross' skinny wings reach over 11 ...
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Birdwatching: You know how to Whistle…don’t you?
Does whistling like a bird really attract birds? Or does it just make you look foolish? Does the bird understand when a facsimile is taking place? Does it think to itself how silly you look ...
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Do birds have a sense of smell?
Perhaps you've heard this old-wives' tale: "if you touch a baby bird, its parents will reject it because it smells like humans". This tale isn't true, because birds have a very poor sense of ...
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City Birds and Birding
Bird-watchers might be surprised how many birds they can see in the city. Birding is not just a hobby or activity for country-living.
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Who’s the Smartest Bird? – Birds.com
Which bird species is the most intelligent? Many researchers believe that the most intelligent birds are found in the Corvid family (ravens, crows, magpies and jays). These social birds show ...
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Bird watching in Australia
Australia offers bird-enthusiasts a very special treat. You could spend a lifetime learning about this island-continent's 770 species of birds.
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Bowerbirds – Birds.com
If you've ever marveled at the structure of a robin's nest, you'll be blown away by what bowerbirds can do. This family of birds, found in Australia and Papua New Guinea, take nest construction ...
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Amazing woodpecker tongues – Birds
You'll often hear woodpeckers rattling their bills against trees. They're going after their favorite food: bugs hiding under the tree bark. The woodpeckers have some very specialized equipment ...
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Pet Bird Species: Cockatiel – Birds.com
Cockatiels are popular pets for a good reason: they're an affordable bird with lots of personality.