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Birds that smell better produce more offspring

Throughout the animal kingdom, scents play a huge part in finding and attracting the perfect mate. But for years, scientists have always scoffed at the idea that birds use smell…

Three Benefits of Listening to Bird Songs

I’m sitting outside working in the cool morning air as the summer sun casts an inviting orange light on everything. It’s completely silent, except for the sound of birds singing…

New Bird Species Discovered in Plain Sight

In a city with more than 2 million people, you’d think that everything within the vicinity would be known to the residents. However, even though we may think we know…

Thomas Poulsom’s Latest LEGO Creations Feature North American Birds

When I was a young boy—and admittedly, still to this day—I loved playing with LEGO. Their shapes and colors opened a world of possibilities. While many people lose their love…

Help Doc About Passenger Pigeons Get Made

Their wings darkened the sky over North America for more than 12 hours as they flew past. Just one flock stretched 300 miles long and a mile wide and included…