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By Shuffling Genes, a Songbird Takes a Shortcut to Speciation

More Than 316,000 Bald Eagles Live in the Lower 48, New Estimate Says

Living Bird Spring 2021—Table of Contents
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Bird ID Skills

Free Merlin Bird ID App Covers Thousands of Species and IDs Your Photos

Building Skills: The 4 Keys to Bird Identification

Bird ID Skills: How to Learn Bird Songs and Calls

Tricky Bird IDs

How to Tell a Sharp-shinned Hawk from a Cooper’s Hawk
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Feeding Birds

Project FeederWatch

Common Feeder Birds: Quick Info on Food Preferences

How to Choose the Right Kind of Bird Feeder
Project FeederWatch

What’s the best way to clean your bird feeders to prevent disease?
BirdSleuth

Bird-Friendly Winter Gardens
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FAQs & Common Problems

There’s a bird in my yard I’ve never seen before. How can I find out what it is?

To Clean Or Not To Clean Your Nest Box?

I’m getting a little tired of winter—What are some of the first spring birds to arrive, and when will they get here?

Bird-Friendly Homes

NestWatch

Birdhouse, Nest Box, and Nest Structure Plans for 54 Backyard Species

The Wildlife Value of A Messy Garden

Attract Birds With Birdbaths

Cats In The Wildlife Garden: Build a Catio to Keep Pets and Wildlife Safe
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Try This

April 2021 eBirder of the Month Challenge

In April, Win Cornell Lab’s Bird Song Identification course

Seven Simple Actions to Help Birds

Give A Warm Welcome to Nesting Birds With NestWatch

Birding Festivals and Events
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Living Bird Magazine

Latest stories from our award-winning magazine

The “Remarkable and Persistently Stimulating” John Fitzpatrick

Is Bird Migration Getting More Dangerous?

Photo Essay: Finding Pristine Moments in New Jersey’s Urban Landscape
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