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This group is for birding, birders and bird enthusiasts. One can be a pet owner, researcher, Ornithologist, birder that is advanced or novice. Anyone interested in birds!

Location: Austin, TX
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Evolutlion of feathers in 3 min

Started by Ruth Anthony-Gardner. Last reply by Steph S. May 7. 2 Replies 2 Likes

A TED video on the evolution of feathers. Continue

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Ecology Buys Time for Evolution: Climate Change Disrupts Songbird's Timing Without Impacting Population Size (Yet)

Started by Steph S. Apr 25. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Apr. 25, 2013 — Songbird populations can handle far more disrupting…Continue

Could we see the Passenger Pigeon again?

Started by Dominic Florio. Last reply by Dominic Florio Apr 23. 8 Replies 1 Like

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Nicotine-based pesticides!!!!

Started by Ruth Anthony-Gardner. Last reply by Steph S. Apr 13. 2 Replies 1 Like

Insecticides based on nicotine are widely suspected as culprits in the dramatic decline of both domestic and wild bees. Now it turns out they're just as bad for aquatic food chains and BIRDS.“A single corn kernel coated with a neonicotinoid can kill…Continue

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Proposed coal plant threatens Critically Endangered Philippine cockatoo

Started by Steph S. Apr 9. 0 Replies 1 Like

Jeremy…Continue

The Intricacy of Bird Songs

Started by Steph S. Apr 7. 0 Replies 2 Likes

By Stefanie Foreman on March 4, 2012 8:47 PM Everyone knows that birds sing songs to communicate with each other. Different songs are used to warn other of predators, attract mates, and find food. But how far do these songs really go? How complex…Continue

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Comment by Dallas the Phallus on November 11, 2012 at 9:58am: Oops, this is the red legged honeycreeper.

Comment by booklover on November 11, 2012 at 9:57am: GORGEOUS Dallas!

Comment by Dallas the Phallus on November 11, 2012 at 9:55am: A few more colorful birds. (Photos are posted for educational and informational purposes only. Copyright remains with the owners.)

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A Lavender Waxbill

Andean Cock-of-the-Rock

One of the varieties of Birds of Paradise, I believe. This one looks like a stained glass.

A red legged honeycreeper.

Comment by Dallas the Phallus on November 11, 2012 at 9:14am: That is nice. A lot more colorful than the pigeons we have here.

Comment by booklover on November 11, 2012 at 9:11am: Tony, I love that pink-necked pigeon! Nature is so beautiful!

Comment by Tony Carroll on November 11, 2012 at 8:46am: A Pink-necked Green Pigeon. From SE Asia.

Comment by Dallas the Phallus on November 10, 2012 at 8:51pm: Thanks Steph. It may be short-lived though. The Internet is such an addiction, and it takes up too much of my time.

Comment by Steph S. on November 10, 2012 at 8:46pm: Spud that is a beautiful bird picture.

Patricia thanks for the Snowbirds - it must be very cool to see them perform.