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American Robin: Bird in the Spotlight

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

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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.

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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Testing Raptor Decals: Scientific Evidence on Bird–Window Collisions

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

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Many people believe that a single raptor silhouette decal can keep birds from flying into glass. But science tells a different story.

In this video, watch a controlled tunnel test where live birds are given the choice between clear glass and glass marked with a single black decal. The result? Birds fly straight toward both, proving that a single decal does not deter collisions. (Don’t worry: all birds are safely caught in a net at the end of the tunnel.)

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Protect Birds from Glass Collisions: Dim Lights at Nights, Treat Glass By Day:

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

Learn more about bird-friendly solutions: https://www.stopbirdcollisions.org/

Every year, up to 1 billion birds die in North America after colliding with glass and becoming disoriented by artificial lights at night. But together, we can change that.

This video advocates two simple steps to protect birds where you live, work, and play:

Dim or switch off nonessential lights at night — especially during migration seasons.

Treat glass by day with bird-friendly solutions like decals, patterns, or films to make windows visible to birds.

Bird collisions are preventable — and your

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