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Scientists have found a new hummingbird species. It could already be critically endangered. ow.ly/EGvf30lYS1K
This week's paper about the discovery of a new, critically endangered hummingbird has been big news. Get the backstory in this blog post by one of the authors! americanornithologypubsblog.… #ornithology
Thanks to @xenocanto, you can hear some recordings of the new species here! xeno-canto.org/species/Oreot… #ornithology
New today! Researchers in Ecuador have discovered a new species of hillstar hummingbird -- but it's already critically endangered. americanornithologypubsblog.… #ornithology
More on this week's new paper on Yellow-rumped Warbler hybrids! #ornithology
Triangle plots show where hybrids fall on a 2D 'hybrid spectrum': early gen hybrids towards the top of the triangle, later gen at the bottom. Pretty, informative, AND we used them in a new genomic study of the yellow-rumped warbler hybrid zone @AukJournal
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¡Nueva especie de colibrí descubierta en Ecuador! Oreotrochilus cyanolaemus (Estrella de Garganta Azul) habita en los Andes suroccidentales de Ecuador y tiene una impresionante garganta azul y cabeza verde esmeralda #ornitología #ornithology
+Info: bioone.org/doi/full/10.1642/…
New: Similar hybrid composition among different age & sex classes in the Myrtle–Audubon's warbler hybrid zone americanornithologypubs.org/… #ornithology #AOSMemberPaper
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After decades of conflicting evidence, scientists at @ZSLScience have put the ‘world’s largest bird’ debate to rest. The extinct Vorombe titan has taken the title at over 3 metres tall and weighing up to 800kg: zsl.org/science/news/zsl-nam… #elephantbirds #birds
New today! Researchers in Ecuador have discovered a new species of hillstar hummingbird -- but it's already critically endangered. americanornithologypubsblog.… #ornithology
From 2017 - Failed predator attacks: A direct test of security of tree cavities used by nesting Marsh Tits americanornithologypubs.org/… #ornithology #OA
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You're probably used to seeing birds nests in trees, but what about in a large pile of manure? birdlife.org/worldwide/news/…
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#AOS, in collaboration with @Mammalogists & @SCBNorthAmerica, submitted a letter commenting on proposed changes to the #EndangeredSpeciesAct #ESA See our news post: amornithnews.org/2018/09/24/…
From 2017 - Logistic quantile regression provides improved estimates for bounded avian counts: A case study of CA Spotted Owl fledgling production americanornithologypubs.org/… #OA #ornithology
Actually, our COI guidelines are posted on our website! americanornithologypubs.org/… @C_C_Ioannou
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Check out this tale of the ubiquitous House Sparrow from our friends at @BirdNoteRadio! #ornithology
House Sparrows —highly adaptable birds – have been seen activating electric-eye sensors to fly into restaurants, supermarkets, and home supply stores. #HouseSparrow #ornithology bit.ly/2p45w7y
From 2017 - Turn-taking ceremonies in a colonial seabird: Does behavioral variation signal individual condition? americanornithologypubs.org/… #OA #ornithology
From 2017 - Peeking into the bleak midwinter: Investigating nonbreeding strategies of Gentoo Penguins using a camera network americanornithologypubs.org/… #ornithology #OA
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The Bee Hummingbird is the smallest bird in the world—and you'll have to travel to Cuba to see it in person. ow.ly/FnoC30lRaiK @BirdNoteRadio
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Read The @AmOrnith Review ▸ today's top stories via @AvianAce @Aves_PuertoRico @BirdStudiesCan #ornithology social.amornithnews.com/?edi…
New: Brood size influences patterns of DNA methylation in wild Zebra Finches americanornithologypubs.org/… #ornithology
