Thirty Percent of North American Bird Species Face Decline Across Seasons
May 28, 2016 —
Two new studies strike similar conclusions on continental bird populations during winter and spring.
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Erica Cirino is a freelance science writer based in New York. She covers wildlife and the environment, and specializes in biology, conservation, and policy.
Articles by Erica Cirino
And the Fastest-Moving Birds on the Planet Are ...
April 26, 2016 —
Shocker: They aren't hummingbirds.
Are Kestrels the New Poster Species for Pesticides?
April 22, 2016 —
Raptor populations have been on the rise since DDT was banned in the ‘70s—except for the American Kestrel.
What Do the Birds and the Bees Have to Do With Global Food Supply?
March 10, 2016 —
A new report from the United Nations suggests that the loss of certain pollinating species could threaten the planet’s food supply.
Can Birds Survive Without Mosquitoes?
March 10, 2016 —
With tropical diseases like Zika spreading across the globe, many experts suggest eradicating mosquitoes to save human lives.
Scientists Just Discovered Six New Species Of Rails
February 03, 2016 —
Unfortunately, they're all extinct.
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