Sentences with phrase «american birds»

This is exactly what Audubon scientists have done for us by forecasting the future ranges of North American birds.

It's the broadest and most detailed study of its kind, and it's the closest thing we have to a field guide to the future of North American birds.

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The son of a Yale ornithologist, and birding since a child — not to mention the author of a collection of definitive guides to North American birds, of which more than 1.75 million copies have been sold all together — Sibley clearly does not need an iPhone to tell him what birds are in the vicinity.

His PhD research at the University of Oxford used ecology and evolutionary biology to test the importance of dispersal, interspecific competition and habitat for explaining biodiversity patterns in South American birds.

The sparrow is not listed under species laws (yet), but could well be among the first American birds extinguished by human - driven climate change because of where it nests.

artist Matt Sesow called «A Guide to North American Birds.»

The 19th century American ornithologist, naturalist, and painter, Audubon was notable for his extensive studies documenting all types of American birds and for his detailed illustrations and prints that depicted the birds in their natural habitats.

Greene builds her drawings by using the famous19th c. prints of American birds by J. J. Audubon as a base to dissolve, reassemble, and transform the birds into hybridized forms that meld couture patterns and textures with the uncomplicated organic shapes of nature and the environment.

For weeks and weeks I scavenged every resource I could find for information on North American birds relevant to the areas in our game.

Native humming birds drink the nectar of the: lowers and Belize lies on the migratory path of the Ruby Throated Humming Bird, the Chimney Swift, swallows (locally called «golondrina» and most often seen in August) and other North American birds.

Arnold, T.W. and Zink, R.M., «Collision Mortality Has No Discernible Effect on Population Trends of North American Birds.»

North American birds did not evolve with a small somewhat arboreal predator like cats.

7: A Global Problem, with Local Solutions (optional) Students learn about migration of North American birds by viewing two interactive websites and completing a worksheet.

«Since cats are not native predators in this part of the world, nesting North American birds have no natural defences against the agile tree climbers.

He treats himself to a ticket to Milwaukee because he's heard American birds get turned on by an English accent.

American ornithologist, John Cassin, published several major works in the 19th century describing and illustrating North American birds.

Researchers from Senckenberg and the German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research have found that South American birds that are seasonally specialized on particular fruit types are the most flexible in switching to different fruit types in other seasons.

Lane claimed that two recently released studies — a survey of North American birds and another of fish in the Atlantic Ocean — have shown that a single mitochondrial gene (COI) can be used to distinguish one species from another.

One, the trumpeter swan of the northwest, has become one of the rarer North American birds.

American Museum of Natural History, New York City While everyone else crams in to see the dinosaurs or the hanging blue whale, head to the third floor for the delicate taxidermy in the Sanford Hall of North American Birds and the quiet grandeur of the Margaret Mead Hall of Pacific Peoples.

They only know that the disease and its effects on North American birds — and people — are here to stay.

But after emigrating to the United States in 1794, he became inspired by naturalist William Bartram to study ornithology and write about North American birds.

«Circulation of highly pathogenic avian flu in North American birds.»

Naturalist John James Audubon, renowned for his intricate paintings of North American birds, was born on 26 April 1785 in what is now Haiti.

The latest Supplement to the American Ornithologists» Union Check - list of North American Birds was published this week in The Auk: Ornithological Advances, and includes several major updates to the organization of the continent's bird species.

Some North American birds have evolved defenses against cowbirds, which are native brood parasites.

After you graduated from Harvard, you went to Suriname for six months, and then elsewhere in South America to study the courtship display behaviors of manakins — short, stubby South American birds.

One of my roommates freshman week said, «Hey, here's a course for you: Biogeography of South American Birds.»

Joppa Flats begins the International Intern Program, in which interns from Latin America and elsewhere come to Newburyport, Massachusetts to learn about North American birds, participate in best - practice models of bird conservation and education, master conversational English, and strengthen Joppa Flats» relationship with international conservation organizations.

Nearly two centuries after they were created, his images remain the iconic portraits of American birds.

Son of a French sea captain, Audubon arrived in Pennsylvania at age 19 and was immediately captivated by American birds, devoting himself to long hours of observation and drawing.

As for the American birds reported on by Mr. Gouk, Dr. Aldrich said they had been banded and released over the past few years from breeding grounds along the Arctic coast of Alaska and the Yukon Delta.

In the beginning these birds (armed with steel spurs) were used in the cockfighting circuit as purebred fowl or were crossed with American birds.

A few months ago I wrote about the announcement of new award for coffee farmers initiated by Cooper Ecological Monitoring, Roast Magazine, and Birder's Exchange (a program of the American Birding Association).

A new award for coffee farmers is being initiated by Cooper Ecological Monitoring, Roast Magazine, and Birder's Exchange (a program of the American Birding Association).

The American Birding Association is a nearly 40 - year - old group that caters specifically to recreational birders.

The American Bird Conservancy has been raising funds through sales of this coffee.

The 15 ha farm was acquired in 2006 by ProAves, the Colombian partner of the American Bird Conservancy (ABC).

The American Birding Association, Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center, National Arbor Day Foundation, and the Rainforest Alliance have led a campaign for «shade - grown» and organic Kona coffees, which can be sustainably harvested.

At the Museum of American Bird Art, we offer a multitude of fun and educational nature and art - based programs year round for students from age 2 to age 18.

Set at the 121 - acre Mildred Morse Allen Wildlife Sanctuary, the Museum of American Bird Art offers several elegant options to accommodate your needs.

The Museum of American Bird Art can also bring programs to your school or group with an art and nature focus.

Broadmoor, Natick Boston Nature Center, Mattapan Drumlin Farm, Lincoln Habitat, Belmont Museum of American Bird Art, Canton Moose Hill, Sharon

The Museum of American Bird Art offers a wide variety of programs for people of all ages.

Blue Hills Trailside Museum, Milton Broadmoor, Natick Drumlin Farm, Lincoln Habitat, Belmont Museum of American Bird Art, Canton Moose Hill, Sharon Stony Brook, Norfolk

The Museum of American Bird Art at Mass Audubon (MABA) is a professional art museum within New England's largest conservation organization, connecting people and nature through art.

Blue Hills Trailside Museum, Milton Boston Nature Center, Mattapan Broadmoor, Natick Drumlin Farm, Lincoln and Sudbury Habitat, Belmont Moose Hill, Sharon Museum of American Bird Art, Canton Stony Brook, Norfolk

The Museum of American Bird Art has a variety of ways to get involved, furthering the museum's mission within Mass Audubon.

The Museum of American Bird Art is Mass Audubon's art museum, offering exhibitions and programs that connect people and nature through art.