Category: Birdwatching

Killdeer—Bird in the Spotlight

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This YouTube video was produced by The Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

Explore the Killdeer and 700+ other bird species at All About Birds: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/killdeer/overview

Meet the Killdeer, North America’s most familiar shorebird! In under three minutes, discover the basics of this common North American bird, how to identify it, what it eats, where it lives, and how it nests.

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is a membership institution dedicated to interpreting and conserving the earth’s biological diversity through research, education, and citizen science focused on birds.

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Sun Conure: The Little Parrot with a BIG Personality

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This YouTube video and related text was written and produced by the World Parrot Trust.

Bright, bold, and impossible to overlook, the Sun Conure is one of South America’s most striking parrots.

In this Parrot Profile, we take a closer look at the Sun Conure (Aratinga solstitialis) — from its brilliant yellow, orange and red plumage to its social nature, natural habitat and the conservation challenges facing the species in the wild.

Despite being familiar to parrot lovers around the world, wild Sun Conures have faced serious pressure from habitat loss and trapping for the wildlife trade.

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Hyacinths in the Wild

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This YouTube video and related text was written and produced by the World Parrot Trust.

Watch the hyacinth macaw in its natural habitat as these vibrant birds perch, fly, and prepare their nests in the wild.

This footage provides an intimate look at the daily life of the hyacinth macaw, one of the world’s most recognizable parrots. See how they interact with their environment, from navigating tree branches to finding shelter in tree hollows.

Bird enthusiasts and wildlife observers will appreciate this close-up of macaws in nature. By observing these wild birds in their natural setting, you gain a

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