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Tag: Birds
Birds on Rhinos’ Back Help Them Avoid Poachers – Scientific American
Red-billed oxpeckers serve as lookouts for black rhinos, sounding the alarm when poachers approach.
City Birds: Big-Brained with Few Offspring or Small-Brained with a Lot – Scientific American
What predicts which bird species will make it in urban environments?
Odd Bird Migrates Twice To Breed – Scientific American
The phainopepla has bright red eyes, a pointy topknot, and jet-black feathers. But its most unusual characteristic may be its rare reproductive strategy – breeding in two different places during a single season. Listen to my 60-Second Science podcast at: https://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode/odd-bird-migrates-twice-to-breed/#transcripts-body
Songbird Warm-Ups – AAAS Science Update
Songbirds, like people, may need to warm up their voices before they sing. Written and produced by Susanne Bard
Do Birds Dream of Singing? – AAAS Science Update
Researchers have discovered that when songbirds dream, the vocal muscles they use for singing become active. Written by Susanne Bard.
Humans & Honeyguides – AAAS Science Update
African honeyhunters use a special call to get birds to lead them to the location of hives full of honey. Written by Susanne Bard.
California Condor Culture
Captive-bred California condors lack role models to show them how to survive in the wild. But wildlife biologists helping them navigate the modern world. By Susanne Bard
How the Hummingbird Got its Sweet Tooth
How did hummingbirds evolve their taste for the sugary nectar of flowers? By Susanne Bard
Egrets…for lunch? AAAS Science Update
Richard III probably had egrets on the menu (but not this one – it’s a snowy egret from California), along with herons, bitterns, and peacocks. Check out my Science Update on the diet of King Richard III
Susanne Clara Bard 