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The thornforest of Texas’s Lower Rio Grande Valley is one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in North America, attracting birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts from around the globe. It supports over 500 species of migratory and resident birds, 300 species of butterflies, 1,200 species of plants, and approximately 50 species of mammals, including the last remaining population of ocelots in the United States. This rugged, spiny habitat is emblematic of the region and closely linked to the cultures and communities that live there. But despite its importance to people and

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Explore the American Goldfinch and 700+ more bird species: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/American_Goldfinch

Meet the cheerful American Goldfinch! In just two minutes, discover the basics of this familiar North American bird, how to identify it, what it eats, where it lives, and how it nests.

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What’s the pecking order at the bird feeder? Birds can become territorial when it comes to food sources like feeders. By slowing down the action, in this episode of Backyard Birds Revealed, you can see how birds assert dominance at the feeder, who’s more aggressive and who’s more docile during dinnertime. On assignment for the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, filmmakers Tim and Russell Laman use super slow motion cameras to reveal spectacular bird behavior—their graceful (and not so graceful) landings, squabbles, and impressive acrobatics ceding