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Italian bird die-off blamed on indigestion

The death of over 1,000 turtle doves last week in Italy was the result of indigestion, according to Italian officials. The birds were scattered across the small Italian city of…

Bird Die-Off, Not a Die-Off After All, Expert Says

Five thousand blackbirds lay dead in the city of Bebee, Arkansas on New Year’s Day.  The macabre scene horrified residents and caused many to wonder if a great bird die…

Tips for feeding birds in the winter

Now that the brunt of winter is upon us, many bird species have migrated south to warmer climates. However, there are still many birds remaining that could benefit from food…

Alaskan birds developing deformed beaks

A beak is one of the most important body parts on any bird.  It’s instrumental in excavating nests, hunting and feeding young ones.  However, recently, a disproportionately high number of…

The mystical Ivory-billed Woodpecker

We recently updated the Backyard Chirper Learning Center with additional content to give our customers more knowledge about bird species. While researching woodpeckers, our staff encountered a species that has…