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Why Taxonomy Matters

Why Taxonomy Matters

Who cares about all these esoteric Latinized words, anyway?
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Of Mountains and Valleys

Of Mountains and Valleys

Another look into why South America has so many birds
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Why do only some species look different?

Why do only some species look different?

A jaunt into a fascinating evolutionary inquiry
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It Took a Museum, a Lab, & Some Databases

It Took a Museum, a Lab, & Some Databases

Or, why identifying one group of birds can be a nightmare for birders & geneticists alike
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Why is this bird rare?

Why is this bird rare?

In answering this question, where you look is critical.
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Barrier Valleys, Trait Divergence, & the Split of Species

Barrier Valleys, Trait Divergence, & the Split of Species

What one exemplary valley tells us about the drivers of avian speciation
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Ecology Behind the Curtain

Ecology Behind the Curtain

And a commentary on the existence of “curtains” in the first place
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Natural History Museums: A Message of Optimism

Natural History Museums: A Message of Optimism

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On the History of Ecology

On the History of Ecology

What the history behind ‘the subversive science’ tells us about humanity’s relationship with nature.
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Of Birds, Behavior, & Climate Change

Of Birds, Behavior, & Climate Change

How a little European bird keeps up with climate change
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Nature on Repeat

Nature on Repeat

The universe is telling us something remarkable whenever it repeats itself.
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On Ecological Diversity

On Ecological Diversity

What do ecologists mean when they say ‘diversity’?
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The Language of Birds’ Feathers

The Language of Birds’ Feathers

All birds’ feathers tell a unique story. Sometimes, these stories lead to new understandings of nature.
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Live Fast and Specialize, Live Slow and Generalize

Live Fast and Specialize, Live Slow and Generalize

Pace of life…specialization…climate change…how do these things help us predict extinction?
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The Rewards of Museum Work

The Rewards of Museum Work

Why would anyone want to work around thousands of dead things?
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