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Count birds in your backyard for the sake of science

For the casual or diehard birder who is interested in helping gather data about birds for scientific purposes: now is your chance. From Friday, February 18 through Monday, February 21,…

Rooster kills man with knife

In one of the more bizarre news stories involving birds, a rooster recently killed a California man with a knife that was attached to its leg, according to an article…

Birds may need extra help in freezing weather

With storms raging across the country and frigid weather expected to continue, birds stranded in the freezing cold may need some extra help to brave the harsh winter. To most…

Bird extinction may lead to some plant extinctions

As certain bird populations face extinction, vulnerable plants and delicate ecosystems could face irreversible damage and extinction as well, a new study in Science by New Zealand researchers reports. While…

Squirrels vs. Bird Feeders

The squirrel can be an extremely cunning, persistent and pesky creature that will jump through hoops (literally, see video below) to find food. That’s why since the creation of bird…