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Have you ever spotted the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker’s similar-looking relative, the Red-naped Sapsucker? They’re so similar that for most of the 20th century, the Red-naped was considered only a subspecies of the Yellow-bellied. https://t.co/23NfPisJ5j https://t.co/KQoKHF1YE4

Experts anticipate rapid loss of bird habitat in the Great Lakes region as Emerald Ash Borers advance. ABC and partners are trying to keep a step ahead with tree planting projects so that bottomland areas remain forested if the Black Ash trees die off. https://t.co/NJwcN2vpmt https://t.co/8gTvhIKjAP

Birds are telling us that the binational cooperation to restore habitat in the Colorado River Delta is working, according to a recent report documenting the cumulative environmental benefits of these restoration efforts accomplished so far. #BirdsNeedWater https://t.co/Uh79TsjBbw

Florida’s beaches may be quieter in the winter, but the Sunshine State’s coldest months are important foraging and resting periods for vulnerable sea and shorebirds. Read how some winter observations led to new info on oystercatcher behavior. https://t.co/8HtRIx1zw8 @AudubonFL https://t.co/Zu58O9wYkQ

Photography and videos offer birdwatchers and bird-enthusiasts a glimpse into the allure of avian life and the beauty of the natural world. Want to share your vision? Enter your best bird photos and videos into the 2023 Audubon Photography Awards! https://t.co/n5t5T2TnKR https://t.co/J4xcRm3PcC

How many birds in the Western Hemisphere have the words “snow” or “snowy” in their common names? Test your knowledge and get the answer to this question in our winter birds themed quiz. Click here: https://t.co/hD0gSmgUz1 Photo: Snow Bunting by Mircea Costina/Shutterstock https://t.co/7PahuM9ZNa

🤔 Did you know that a Pileated Woodpecker’s diet may be up to 50% ants? 🐜 Woodpeckers, as a group, eat far more ants than most other #birds do. 🔎 Find out more in this @BirdNoteRadio Podcast! ➡️ https://t.co/3QPGBCBGFN

Spring now begins weeks earlier than it did 60 years ago. But a new study found male and female birds are responding differently: males are doing a better job keeping apace with spring—showing the complexity of ecological effects of climate change. https://t.co/BmkDO5EIY2 https://t.co/VfS2C0wf2P

Celebrate #NationalPuzzleDay by supporting our vital conservation work. From puzzles of birds in scenic scenes to one that helps you brush up on your ID skills, our collection of puzzles, games, and other activities has something for everyone to enjoy. https://t.co/3SAcHcT2g3 https://t.co/KztFg7SwFk

New Jersey retains the largest acreage of Atlantic white cedar in the US—but accelerating sea-level rise is pushing salty water upstream, killing the trees at their roots. To save this critical habitat, the state will restore 10,000 acres inland. https://t.co/dNreAz2vgl

Today is the last day of the @Natures_Voice #BigGardenBirdwatch. Have you logged your session? Sign up to Birda to take part! Join the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch Challenge on Birda, then log every bird you see in your local patch or garden for 1 hour. Happy birding! #birdwatch https://t.co/cwMW7lk9vX

From investigating Roseate Spoonbills to detailing the stunning myriad of colors in hummingbirds, curl up this weekend exploring the stories from our winter magazine. Starting off with a letter from our editor. https://t.co/cwNb5k6dgF

Like a faithful best friend, the birds that make their home in our backyards are a dependable and comforting sight. When you adopt Audubon’s Backyard Bird Collection, you support Audubon’s conservation work to protect birds and the places they need. https://t.co/sUmtG0IjzB https://t.co/Chv0AtGKaC