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Living Bird Autumn 2019—Table of Contents

We’ve Lost Nearly 3 Billion Birds Since 1970 (opens in a new window)
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Bird ID Skills

Building Skills: The 4 Keys to Bird Identification

ID Tips for Raptor-Watching Season: Use Tail and Wing Shape

How to Identify the 3 Red Finches: Cassin's, House, and Purple (opens in a new window)

Free Merlin Bird ID App Covers 3000+ Species in Dozens of Countries and IDs Your Photos (opens in a new window)

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Feeding Birds

Project FeederWatch

Common Feeder Birds: Quick Info on Food Preferences (opens in a new window)
eBird

Keep Your Feeders Up in Fall for a Chance at Rare Hummingbirds (opens in a new window)

How to Choose the Right Kind of Bird Feeder

About Suet, Mealworms, and Other Bird Foods
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FAQs & Common Problems

Should I stop feeding birds in fall so they can start their migration?

How can I keep birds from hitting my windows?

How can coffee help or harm birds?

Bird-Friendly Homes

Habitat Network

The Wildlife Value of A Messy Garden (opens in a new window)
NestWatch

Winter Proofing Your Birdhouse (opens in a new window)
BirdSleuth

Bird-Friendly Winter Gardens (opens in a new window)
Habitat Network

Cats In The Wildlife Garden: Build a Catio to Keep Pets and Wildlife Safe (opens in a new window)
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Try This

November 2019 eBirder of the Month Challenge (opens in a new window)

In November, Win a Spot in the Cornell Lab's Raptor Identification and Behavior Course (opens in a new window)

Join Project FeederWatch (opens in a new window)

Seven Simple Actions to Help Birds (opens in a new window)

Birding Festivals and Events
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Living Bird Magazine

Latest stories from our award-winning magazine

Vanishing: More Than 1 in 4 Birds Has Disappeared in the Last 50 Years

A Grassroots Banding Project Reveals How Amazing Northern Saw-whet Owls Are

Coffee Made in the Shade Can Be More Profitable, Thanks to Birds
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