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Lesser Sandhill Crane or Greater Sandhill Crane - The Sandhill Crane Subspecies

Sandhill Cranes can differ greatly in size. The size difference can be incorrectly attributed to age. Learn why the difference occurs, here!

So, you want to be an ornithologist?

The path to being a bird scientist may not seem easy, but fortunately, there are many options.

The Price of Fondles

You might be wondering to yourself, how do fondles relate to a bird blog? And no, I'm not referring to Jeffrey Epstein style touching here.

Yellow-rumped Warbler ID: Audubon's, Myrtle, or Intergrade?

Subspecies, groups, and intergrades. Oh my! Learn how to properly tick your Yellow-rumped Warbler subspecies with this post!

How long can birds survive without water? | Can drought hurt birds?

Water is the liquid key to the door of all life on Earth. We know birds have high water needs, but how long can they survive without water?

How long can birds survive without food?

I wish I could give you a simple answer, but there is nothing easy about survival. Learn why this is such a complex problem.

Identification of Dark-eyed Junco Subspecies

For many North Americans, the Dark-eyed Juncos subspecies visiting their feeders, or favorite park, look very different season to season.

Where do American Robins spend the winter - Does the robin signal spring?

The American Robin does not abandon any state in the lower 48 for the winter. It is time to rid ourselves of this misconception.

Do birds hibernate?

The incredible adaptations of birds to harsh climates are almost endless.

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