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Learn why Honoluluʻs official bird is so special
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Itʻs festival season and while we know that Burning Man and Coachella have the ears of many, it is an event this Saturday that will steal the hearts of locals of all ages. Manu o Kū, also known as the white tern, is Honoluluʻs official bird. You may not notice them, but []
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How evolution has optimized the magnetic sensor in birds
Migratory birds are able to navigate and orientate with astonishing accuracy using various mechanisms, including a magnetic compass. A team led by biologists Dr. Corinna Langebrake and Prof. Dr. Miriam Liedvogel from the University of Oldenburg and the Institute of Avian Research "Vogelwarte Helgoland" in Wilhelmshaven has now compared the genomes of several hundred bird species and found further evidence that a specific protein in the birds' eyes is the magnetoreceptor which underlies this...
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These Smart Devices Make Bird Watching Better
If you're into birds, good news: There are apps are available to identify birdsong, and devices like Haikubox that monitor your yard 24/7 and ID birds. Smart birdhouses also ID birds, and get snapshots and video for sharing. There are even smart coops for your chickens and ducks.