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Wild Bird Behavior and Populations

Provides a list of key aspects of the natural history of wild birds including common behaviors and general aspects of bird populations. Gives examples of how certain bird species meet the minimum requirements for food, shelter, and reproduction.

Maine's Bald Eagle Web Cam
Describes and links to a new web cam supported by the Biodiversity Research Institute. The web cam aims at a Bald Eagle nest.

Bird Behavior
Provides a number of links to interesting information on a range of topics related to avian behavior.

Osprey Cam
Links to a live webcam showing an Osprey nest at the Blackwater Refuge in Cambridge, Maryland.

Bird Behavior Frequently Asked Questions
Answers a variety of frequently asked questions about common bird behaviors observed in the wild.

Anting Behavior by Birds
Provides an overview of a common, but strange avian behavior called anting, whereby birds of many species will pick up ants and rub them on their plumage. In most cases, the formic acid from the ants is thought to provide protection against avian parasites.

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