"In over 70% of our models, we identify skyglow as a highly influential and consistently positive predictor of bird migration stopover density across the United States. This finding points to the potential of an expanding threat to avian migrants: peri-urban illuminated areas may act as ecological traps at macroscales that increase the mortality of birds during migration."
In the dense forests of Western Papua's Waigeo island, a male Wilson's Bird-of-Paradise performs an elaborate courtship display involving #dance moves, colorful feathers, and pale blue head skin. This #bird is known for its vibrant colors and is considered one of the most colorful #animals on the #planet. 🌈🕺🏻💘
Georgia Audubon to rebrand as Birds Georgia, ditches slaveholder’s name
"Georgia Audubon is changing its name to Birds Georgia in a bid to reach a wider audience of bird enthusiasts, the organization announced Thursday.
The group, which operates as an independent chapter of the National Audubon Society, is not the first state or local chapter to change its name in response to growing awareness about the legacy of its namesake, John James Audubon.
Audubon, a famous 19th-century artist known for his naturalistic renderings of birds, also enslaved people and held white supremacist views. Earlier this year, the national organization announced it would keep its name but has left it up to local chapters to decide on their own names. The change to Birds Georgia will not affect the group’s governance, fundraising or logo, a spokesperson said.
Chapters that have dropped Audubon include Detroit, Chicago, New York City and the California bay area, known as the “Golden Gate Bird Alliance,” formerly “Golden Gate Audubon Society.”
In Book of Birds: Introduction to Ornithology , John Faaborg, renowned expert on avian ecology and conservation, brings a fresh and accessible sensibility to the study of ornithology. In this beautifully illustrated volume, Faaborg’s approachable writing style will engage students and birders alike while introducing them to the study of the evolution, taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, diversity, and behavior of birds.
Short video of a bilaterally gynandromorphic Green Honeycreeper near Manizales, Colombia, 20 May 2022. (Video John Murillo) (figshare.com)
A recording of an extremely rare half male, half female Green Honeycreeper (Chlorophanes spiza)...