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Arctic Tern's 90,000 km Migration Mystery Explained

): --> 🕐 7 min read | 🌍 Natural Wonders 🔒 Key TakeawaysArctic terns travel up to 90,000 km round-trip annually, the longest migration of any known animal on Earth. They follow a figure...

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Arctic Tern's 90,000 km Migration Mystery Explained
): --> 🕐 7 min read | 🌍 Natural Wonders 🔒 Key TakeawaysArctic terns travel up to 90,000 km round-trip annually, the longest migration of any known animal on Earth. They follow a figure-8 shaped Great
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June 6, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Well, the morning doves under my air conditioner have finally hatched.

Does anyone know how long they take to get from adorable tweeting to flying away so I can use my air conditioner?

#birds #aves #doves #birdfacts #birdscience #Birdsarentreal
May 25, 2026 at 5:06 PM
New paper out! 🥳
We sorted out the #taxonomy and classification of piping guans, recognizing 7 species in the genus 𝘈𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘢.

Full 🔓 article 👉 helda.helsinki.fi/items/9fdffc...
Illustrations by 1st author @babimt.bsky.social

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April 16, 2026 at 6:29 AM
In this four-second stretch, you can see the #starling producing four distinct frequencies and still modulating them rather precisely.
This is the haunting Jurassic Park-sounding section of the video clip.
#BirdScience #BirdNerd #BirdistheWord
April 16, 2026 at 12:42 AM
We are delighted to present the projects of Jil Gagelmann and Ronja Müller, both of whom have received one of our study grants.

#Ornithology #BirdResearch #StudentResearch #EarlyCareerScientists #BirdScience #ResearchFunding

Photo 1: Jil Gagelmann
Photo 2: Ronja Müller
March 12, 2026 at 3:54 PM
In this educational clip from Birds of a Feather Talk Together, Shannon Hackett breaks down the scientific name of the Acorn Woodpecker, Melanerpes formicivorus, and explains the meaning behind it. #AcornWoodpecker #BirdTaxonomy #ScientificNames #Ornithology #BirdFacts #BirdScience #BirdEducation
March 6, 2026 at 1:40 PM
A new Conceptual Notes series in The Ornithologist explores the questions and uncertainties that sit just beyond conventional scientific publishing.

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The Ornithologist Launches ‘Conceptual Notes’: Exploring the Unanswered Questions in Ornithology
A new Conceptual Notes series in The Ornithologist explores the questions and uncertainties that sit just beyond conventional scientific publishing.
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February 19, 2026 at 9:25 AM
The Ornithologist’s Dictionary: an essential reference for anyone working with birds, from beginners to experienced researchers. 📚

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January 12, 2026 at 9:53 AM
Our lovely attendee Birdscience created a SNAFU Con bingo sheet! You can mark off the cosplayers you see, or make your own! If you want to share yours with us, post it here or tag #SNAFUCon2025 !

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November 1, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Recently i saw Sparrows flying upwards and letting themselves stall and fall back down into a dense bush with berries in it. Am i anthropologising bird behaviors or was it play behavior ? #ornithology #birdscience #birds #roundbird
September 7, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Turns out that some beautiful bird feathers aren't really so beautiful... it's the way that tiny structures inside them scatter light that makes them so brilliant. 🦚Learn more in our latest blog post. haikubox.com #birdfeathers #birdscience
August 1, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Curious about migration? Conservation? Bird evolution?

Explore The Ornithologist’s Topics page—where we gather stories and articles covering every aspect of ornithology.

Browse by theme and find what fascinates you:
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#theornithologist #ornithology #birds #birdscience
Topics
The Ornithologist Academy offers clear, accessible articles for anyone seeking to understand birds through science. From anatomy to migration, each topic builds general knowledge without requiring for...
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July 9, 2025 at 3:38 PM
I’m thrilled to officially launch The Ornithologist Magazine – an independent digital publication dedicated to bird science, conservation and storytelling from around the world.

Explore our content: theornithologist.org

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The Ornithologist
The Ornithologist is an independent online magazine exploring bird science, conservation, migration, and the fascinating world of birds – delivered through thoughtful articles and expert insights.
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July 6, 2025 at 4:20 PM
The wide range of colors in wild bird eggs comes from just two pigments—🟤 brown and 🔵 blue—used by birds’ dinosaur 🦕 ancestors. Check our latest newsletter on egg coloration at Haikubox.com.

#BirdScience #Evolution #BirdEggs
May 30, 2025 at 3:11 PM
🌍How do birds find their way across vast distances? From using the sun & stars to detecting magnetic fields, birds have incredible built-in navigation tools.

🐦 Want to witness migration in action? Haikubox helps you listen to birds making a stopover visit.

#Haikubox #SpringMigration #BirdScience
April 11, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Such an exciting milestone! 🦆 Congrats on starting field season and getting hands-on experience with your first duck and transmitter! #WaterfowlResearch #FieldWork #BirdScience
March 19, 2025 at 3:02 PM
February 25, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Our newsletter will focus on bird vision this week. haikubox.com #haikuboxnature #birdscience
February 18, 2025 at 3:25 PM