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A Ludicrously Deep Dive Into the Birds of Spelling Bee, Wordle, Scrabble, and More
May 02, 2022 — It’s only a game. It’s only a game.
See How Climate Change Will Affect Birds Near You
April 29, 2022 — Learn about Ä¢¹½Av's most recent science report: Survival by Degrees: 389 Bird Species on the Brink
Stumbling Toward “Day Zero� on the Colorado River
April 22, 2022 — Urgent action needed from seven states and feds to avoid water crisis.
Boreal Forest of Canada.
Breathing In, Breathing Out
April 21, 2022 — Our deep relationship with the trees of the Boreal Forest.
North American Birds Face Their Own Pandemic With Latest Bout of Avian Flu
April 21, 2022 — Typically a threat to mainly domestic poultry, the virus has infected and killed an unprecedented number of wild birds, worrying experts.
Building a Resilient Arizona by Investing in the State’s Natural Resources
April 20, 2022 — Ä¢¹½Av’s state budget priorities for the 2022 legislative session
When Creeping On Cuckoos Leads to a Potential Career
April 20, 2022 — Sonoran Ä¢¹½Av collaborated with campus chapter Sun Devil Ä¢¹½Av members to count cuckoos and gain valuable field survey experience.
Federal Funding Provides Some Wins for Water Conservation and Birds in the West
April 14, 2022 — While many programs received increases, more funding is needed to address climate change and prolonged drought.
Left photo shows a close-up of a hand holding a bird with a yellow head, striped wings, and white belly. On the right, a hand holds a bird with a black-capped head and a black-and-white body.
This Pioneering Collaboration Will Open a New Window Into Bird Migration
April 14, 2022 — Pooling research from numerous international partners, Ä¢¹½Av's Migratory Bird Initiative promises to paint the fullest picture yet of the awe-inspiring phenomenon.
A close-up image shows a Yellow Warbler’s feather in great detail: yellow barbs photographed against a black background, with a brownish shaft running through the center of the feather.
The Bird Genoscape Project Aims to Unlock the Secrets in Birds’ Feathers
April 14, 2022 — Recent breakthrougave allowed researchers from across the Western Hemisphere to begin building a DNA library filled with insights about where birds migrate and their resilience to mounting pressures.