Also in this Issue: World's Largest Hummingbird | Bird-Friendly July 4th
| The Joy of Birds | June 2024 | | | | |
| Two South American birds were once lumped together as the Giant Hummingbird and appeared nearly identical, but groundbreaking research revealed that one of the birds is actually slightly bigger than the other. How did this bird fly under the radar for so long? Read on to learn more! | | | | |
| Northern Giant Hummingbird. Photo: Jessie Williamson | | | | |
| With so many amazing submissions to this year's Audubon Photography Awards, we couldn't stop with featuring just the winners. So here are 100 more of our favorites for your enjoyment. This year's images and videos are packed with avian action—now, in even more categories. Browse the Top 100 gallery | | | | |
| Photos clockwise from top left: Yellow-headed Blackbirds, Gavin Regan; White-tailed Kites, Parham Pourahmad; California Condor, Andrew Orr; American Avocet, Michelle MacKenzie; Red-crowned Cranes, Michele McCormick; Great Frigatebird, Liron Gertsman | | | | |
| Illustration: Wenjia Tang | | | | |
| Both raptors love carrion, are about the same size, and have dark brown bodies. The differences are subtle, but shape and size can help in a big way. Check out our guide on how to tell these two regal eagles apart and head to your next July 4th party with a birdy conversation starter. Read on | | | | |
| Photo: Nathan Rolls/Audubon Photography Awards | | | | |
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| Baltimore Oriole. Photo: Zachary Vaughan/Audubon Photography Awards | | | | |
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