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When scientists set out to track thick-billed parrots using tiny solar-powered "backpacks," they had no idea the research would reveal a need to ramp up conservation efforts for the endangered ...

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Last July, the American Ornithological Society, the official arbiter of English bird names in the Western Hemisphere, changed the name of McCown’s longspur to “thick-billed longspur” because ...

The Carolina parakeet, so named for the region where it was discovered, was known for its “disagreeable screams” and great beauty. Paul D. Steward / Science Photo Library Among all the birds ...

Alaska is a prime location for birdwatchers. Local guides help avian observers check bristle-thighed curlews off their bucket ...

The Simien Mountains are famous for their rich biodiversity. Trekkers can spot the Gelada baboon, easily identifiable by its ...