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Grassland birds like Bobolinks are disappearing fast according to the #StateOfTheBirds report. But w/sustainable ranching we can improve grassland health and provide jobs & habitat. Look for choices like beef from Audubon-certified #BirdFriendly ranches: https://t.co/1L4aU4qIdq https://t.co/EZLwEJh4zV

Building collisions kill millions of birds—like this Blackpoll Warbler—each year. Many of these deaths can be prevented. Urge your members of Congress to support the Bird-Safe Buildings Act—a bipartisan, common-sense solution to prevent bird collisions. https://t.co/UPfFFMPWlg https://t.co/UurKgu90LM

Bird wings come in a variety of shapes, depending on the type of flight for which a particular species is adapted. Ornithologists have grouped wing shapes into four basic types. Do you know what they are? Find the answers and more in our latest article: https://t.co/cFCsC6DiTs https://t.co/c1kb1b2NhY

🦜 The Kea is a large, handsome, olive-green #parrot with a long tail, blue-grey flight feathers on its upper wings and orange-red patches underneath. It has an exceptionally long, downwardly-curved upper bill that it uses as a powerful all-purpose tool. https://t.co/e8lWptcoEM

Think you know bird baths? Think again! Click through to discover 6 common misconceptions about bird baths: https://t.co/dLhG8eHoJS https://t.co/ZqP4VyBB6J

🚨 Kea are endangered due to introduced predators, incidences of human-Kea conflict, vehicle collisions and lead poisoning are all contributing to their population decline. https://t.co/vjGPMM66oX

What do intensifying hurricane seasons mean for birds? As climate change fuels stronger storms, scientists are using emerging technology and crowdsourcing data to understand their avian toll. https://t.co/B3EiEZMnS9 #BirdsTellUs https://t.co/UbOsFJBGRh

💭 They are clever birds and, like human scientists, Kea use their intellect and their powerful beaks to learn about the world by systematically dismantling parts of it! https://t.co/bfQKjV2XiY

Hoping to spot a Brandt's Cormorant? Head to the Pacific Coast where you'll typically find them residing near wave-washed rocks and offshore waters. https://t.co/Rhitts5byu https://t.co/6lTKAz8mG3

New to eBird, or wondering how to make your contributions as useful as possible for science and conservation? Use these tips to get the most out of the powerful platform. https://t.co/gaHVxCuL9d

💻 Join BirdLife, @BonnConvention, @NABU_de and @Natures_Voice on the 24th October at 13.30pm for our webinar to learn more about offshore wind and the latest developments and lessons learned. ✍️ For the full agenda and to register, visit: https://t.co/rs3ighU4dr https://t.co/iXsSlkUjwm

Did you know the word stock comes from the Old English ‘stocc’ meaning a tree stump, trunk, or log. Find out more about these birds here: https://t.co/a41EwvciCs #stockdove #britishbirds https://t.co/PG9fPu5QaY

What do ducks eat in the wild? Find out here: https://t.co/YLXr6IyMB8 #ducks #britishbirds https://t.co/Uy4PIw9apR

There are 300 million fewer seabirds today than there were in 1950. Species such as Atlantic Puffins rely on fish to survive, but they often can’t find enough to eat. Stand up for the Forage Fish Conservation Act today: https://t.co/6uR0X6Ym6k #SaveTheSeabirds https://t.co/OY6SXwp8YR

“There’s no better time to dig into native plants than right now. Celebrate our natural heritage and help birds by getting your hands dirty with native plants this fall,” says Kim Brand of @AudubonNC. #PlantsForBirds https://t.co/GJ7WQVjBj1