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The takeaway: Bird bills vary by species, from wide flat bills to chisel-like bills and everything in between. These shapes impact diet–read to discover how. Different birds have evolved to have a

The takeaway: Fall is an exciting time at your smart bird feeder as new species arrive. Make sure you put out the right seed to attract these migratory birds. As the summer winds down, the air cools,

Having unwanted birds at your feeder, or too many aggressive birds, can drain your feeder and suppress bird diversity at your site. Here’s what you can do

Bird song is one of nature’s most beautiful creations, and understanding it helps us ID birds. But how do birds sing? This blog explains more.

Takeaway: Hummingbirds are some of the world’s most ambitious migrating species, with some birds flying thousands of miles between winter habitat and summer breeding grounds. Hummingbirds are some

Takeaway: Ever seen a bird that seems to have lost many of its feathers? This could be molting, a natural process that helps birds stay healthy and fly efficiently. Feathers are crucial for birds as

Takeaway: Extreme weather events, from tornadoes to wildfires, impact birds in different ways–and not all of them are bad. Extreme weather impacts everyone–birds included. Birds react to extreme

Different season, different color–same bird? That’s breeding plumage in a nutshell. Breeding plumage, one of the most fascinating aspects of bird behavior and biology, is a period of vibrant tran

Every spring, tens of millions of birds make the trek to their summer breeding grounds. Your smart bird feeder cam may pick up on these visitors, as you suddenly see a whole new crop of birds at your