6 birds that look like ducks but aren’t: How to identify the differences in the wild

Many birds share habitats and traits with ducks, leading to confusion for birdwatchers. This article highlights six species, ...
KCRW

Quick Access Bird Calls Audio Archive For Downloading

Click here full details on each show. Bird Calls with Cliff Shackelford for Tuesday, October 12, 2021 - Our profile species is the Lesser ScaupBird Calls with Cliff Shackelford for Tuesday, October 12 ...

Florida could cement American flamingo as state bird in 2026 after Senate bill filed

Florida lawmakers will get a chance in 2026 to ditch the common mockingbird in favor of the America flamingo as the state ...
The Columbian

Bird eavesdrops on prairie dog calls to keep itself safe

WASHINGTON — Prairie dogs are the Paul Reveres of the Great Plains: They bark to alert neighbors to the presence of predators, with separate calls for dangers coming by land or by air. “Prairie dogs ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Nesting Birds Eavesdrop on Prairie Dog Alarm Calls to Keep Their Eggs Safe From Grassland Predators

A long-billed curlew flies over the Great Plains. New research suggests the birds react to danger more quickly when they hear prairie dog alarm calls. Andy Boyce, Smithsonian’s National Zoo and ...