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New hummingbird discovered, is already critically endangered

In 2017, researchers working in the Ecuadorian Andes stumbled across a previously unknown species of hummingbird. They’ve announced the discovery of the bird, Blue-throated Hillstar, … Read More “New hummingbird discovered, is already critically endangered”

Blue-throated Hillstar

Where and when to look for Baird’s Sandpiper

Updated October 2, 2018

In On the Move, our regular column about migration, we present pairs of distribution maps from eBird that you can use to compare where interesting birds are at different … Read More “Where and when to look for Baird’s Sandpiper”

Eye on conservation: A new reserve for one of world’s smallest hummingbirds

By American Bird Conservancy
Updated October 2, 2018

A new reserve in Ecuador should help protect the breeding grounds of one of the rarest and smallest hummingbirds on Earth. The endangered Esmeraldas Woodstar … Read More “Eye on conservation: A new reserve for one of world’s smallest hummingbirds”