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Types of Tropical Birds

To know what a tropical bird is, you first have to know where the tropics are. The tropics form a band around the equator bordered by the Tropic of Cancer in the north and the Tropic of Capricorn in ...
Birds are a barometer of the health of water sources, habitats, and air quality. A notable example is the use of canaries in coal mines during the 20th century to detect unsafe carbon monoxide levels ...
BOULDER, Colo. — A rare tropical bird has been spotted in Colorado, drawing the attention of excited birdwatchers. An anhinga, also known as a "snake bird," has appeared in eastern Boulder County, ...
Gouldian finches, endemic to northern Australia, are among the tropical birds that may be vulnerable to extreme heat. Darren Sutherland via Getty Images A recent study has found that extreme heat ...