Category: Birdwatching

The Social Life of Cliff Swallows: Insights from a 45-year Field Study with Dr. Charles Brown

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The Social Life of Cliff Swallows: Insights from a 45-year Field Study with Dr. Charles Brown
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Charles Brown’s study of social behavior in

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American Robin: Bird in the Spotlight

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Meet the charming American Robin! This quick 2-minute introduction presents all the basic information you need to know about this common North American bird, from identification to foods, nesting behavior, range, and more.

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Groove-billed Ani: Tick-eater

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This YouTube video was produced by the American Bird Conservancy.

As renowned naturalist Alexander Skutch once remarked: “Although the anis have much to recommend them to the attention of the naturalist, it is not by their beauty that they attract him.”

With its rumpled appearance and ungainly movements, the Groove-billed Ani might not be the most beautiful bird, but it is no doubt a fascinating species. Its highly-arched, grooved beak inspired its species name sulcirostris, a combination of the Latin words for “groove” and “beak.” Its genus name, Crotophaga, comes from Greek and Latin words for tick and eating, reflecting

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