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Hurricanes: their effect on birds

Submitted on 27 July 2015 - 12:25pm

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Hurricanes can affect birds in multiple ways: from affecting habitats and food sources, to changing their migration patterns, to increasing mortality.

 

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El Niño and its effect on birds

Submitted on 26 July 2015 - 9:18pm

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The phenomenon known as El Niño can not only affect climate, but also bird migration and their food sources.

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Science is all around you: Dimorphism in birds

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José: "Greetchen, did you know that there are species of birds that change their physical appearance during their reproductive stage?"

Greetchen: "Sure! It is similar to what we do when we are seeking someone else’s attention...  We just put on our best clothes!

 

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