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Environment
One third of North America’s native bird species are in decline, according to a report released May18th
One third of North America’s native bird species are in decline, according to a report released by the North American Bird Conservation Initiative on May 18.
The State of North America’s Birds Report 2016 compiled data on all species native to Canada, the United States and Mexico and calls for greater conservation efforts to protect the hundreds of species at a moderate to high risk of extinction. Here are some of the report’s key figures:
Key figures from the 2016 State of North America’s Birds Report. Click to enlarge. (Infographic: Jenny Chew/Michela Rosano)
Wildlife
Recording the soundscapes of our ecosystems is a burgeoning field that allows researchers to better decode what the Earth is saying. But are we listening?
Science & Tech
A sound artist listens for quiet in Grasslands National Park
Environment
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Wildlife
Award-winning birder and acclaimed writer Pete Dunne explores how birds in North America have adapted to survive the challenges of the winter season