birds

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There were also die-offs of seals, sea lions and marine birds, Leising said, probably from a combination of a lack of food and harmful algal blooms, and less food out there for baleen whales.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026

Even brief incidents can cause adult birds to leave their nests, leaving eggs and chicks vulnerable, he said.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

Differences between species, and even among individual birds within the same species, raise important questions about when, how, and why animals use vocal signals to identify or refer to other individuals by name.

From Science Daily • Jun. 14, 2026

With both resorts planned near a key breeding site for migratory birds -- including hundreds of flamingos -- the developments have become a flashpoint for frustrations over perceived corruption in the country.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

I was starting to know the different kinds of birds on the island, and to distinguish their calls.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo