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House Wren Troglodytes aedon on stump with green background — House Wren (*Troglodytes aedon*), formerly considered one species, is now separated into seven species.

18 July 2024

A “wrenaissance” for House Wrens; species and genus splits for Barn Owls and Plovers; and lumping of Redpolls included in 2024 Check-list changes

CHICAGO — July 18, 2024 — The 65th Supplement to the American Ornithological Society’s (AOS’s) Check-list of North American Birds, published today in Ornithology, includes several updates to the classifications …

american golden-plover — American Golden-Plovers prefer to nest in areas with shorter vegetation at higher elevations than Pacific Golden-Plovers. Photo by Rachel M. Richardson, U.S. Geological Survey.

14 May 2020

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Ocean or Mountain View: How to Choose a Summer Home in a Changing Climate

If you were searching for a summer home for your young family, would you choose a place amidst lush coastal meadows, or high up in the mountains?