In Research, Ignoring Female Birds Harms Scientific Understanding
A new study shows that ecological research often ignores or excludes data on female birds and behavior, resulting in erroneous assumptions on conservation.
The first paper of your PhD is always so exciting! π€© An all-#Galbatross effort, "A focus on females can improve science and conservation!" See press release (www.audubon.org/news/researc...) and the study here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...! #FemaleBirds #FemaleBirdDay
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Common Redstart - Phoenicurus phoenicurus -
Birds of the World
Species accounts for all the birds of the world.
Common Redstart populations in Europe are making a comeback!
While not globally threatened, certain countries have noted significant population loss. In 2021, Spain listed the species as Least Concern, a HUGE improvement from the previous Vulnerable status.
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Lindsey Graham Says Trump Was Wrong to Pardon Violent Jan. 6 Rioters
The South Carolina Republican told CNN that he βdid not likeβ how Trump pardoned people who βbeat up cops,β and suggested he would be open to curtailing the presidential pardon power.
Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, a key Trump ally, spoke out Sunday against President Trumpβs pardoning of violent rioters who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, several of whom were convicted of assaulting law enforcement officers.
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Sarus Crane Restoration and Regenerative Agriculture: A Groundbreaking Initiative at Tram Chim National Park - International Crane Foundation
The International Crane Foundation provides critical news and resources in the world of Cranes and Conservation. Sarus Crane Restoration and Regenerative Agriculture: A Groundbreaking Initiative at Tr...
"This initiative not only addresses the alarming decline in Sarus Crane populations but also pioneers a regenerative rice farming model that improves soil health, restores natural hydrology & enhances farmers' livelihoods." ~ Dr. Tran Triet, Southeast Asia Program Director #fromthefield #saruscrane
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Wrens make my day better. I hope they make your day better, too.
Sooty-headed Wren - Pheugopedius spadix
Valle del Cauca, Colombia
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Bird Artist. Nature Journaling Educator. Birding Evangelist
Milwaukee-based birder and conservation scientist.
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Casa Bentbill is a house and nature reserve located in the rainforest near Bijagua, Costa Rica.
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I am a filmmaker and photographer based in Olympia, WA, and Bijagua, Costa Rica @casabentbill.bsky.social but I spend as much time as I can in hot, humid, tropical forests. Because that's where the birds are!
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UFW - fighting for farm workers since 1962. SΓ se puede!
Comms guy for National Audubon Society.
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bird painter, scientific illustrator, twitch streamer, teacher.
Birder, sports-lover, photographer, data guy
Fascinated by nature: birds, frogs, beach, sky & more. All media by me w/ a long lens. Family friendly (ish) nature stuff here & on YouTube & Patreon. (In PA, USA)
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The American Ornithological Society (AOS) is a global network of professionals working together to advance the scientific study and conservation of birds.
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NYC biology teacher and nature lover. I like birds but I never did the tweeting thing anyway
I eavesdrop on birds (& spy on moths)
Studying biodiversity loss on landscape scales using bioacoustics & machine learning. PhD student in the Kitzes Lab - @kitzeslab.bsky.social
Fifth year PhD candidate at UMN EEB studying Madagascarβs bird radiations | Loves birds, diversification, biodiversity, teaching evolution, and (natural) history museums | Queer. Organizer. Still a NYer at heart.
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