Berries Birds Love, Who's That Bird?, and a Birdy Crossword Puzzle
| Female birds have gotten a bad rap through the years for being more drab than their flashier male counterparts, but that is often far from true: Female birds can be just as striking and also just as interesting as their male counterparts—if not more so. See for yourself in this stunning photo gallery from the 2024 Audubon Photography Awards. | | | | |
| Falkland Steamer-Ducks. Photo: Gail Bisson/Audubon Photography Awards | | | | |
Get ready for another round of "Who's That Bird?" Using the silhouetted image above and the three hints below, can you name this bird? - Clue #1: These territorial birds have a reputation for divebombing people or animals who get too close for comfort.
- Clue #2: Their trademark vocalization, a loud "conk-la-REE!" that culminates in an intimidating trill, is often their first line of defense.
- Clue #3: Valued as courageous protectors in Indigenous cultures, some stories from central U.S. tribes say that this bird got its namesake wing markings through a heroic deed.
Here's a bonus hint: This bird's four-letter banding code, which researchers often use as shorthand for species' names, is "RWBL." Click here to learn more about our mystery bird and reveal the answer. | | | | |
| Photo: Sharon Dobben/Audubon Photography Awards | | | | |
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| Sandhill Cranes. Photo: Mary Lundeberg/Audubon Photography Awards | | | | |
| Getting in a puzzling mindset can help make you a better birder. Sharpen your birding and wordplay skills with our avian-themed grid titled Waiting in the Wings. Solve our crossword puzzle | | | | |
| Illustration: Emily Renaud/Audubon | | | | |
| Cedar Waxwing enjoying Common Winterberry. Photo: Mary New/Audubon Photography Awards | | | | |
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