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r/Ornithology

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Welcome to Ornithology, a subreddit dedicated to the scientific study of wild birds.
This is a place to discuss wild birds in a scientific context — their biology, ecology, evolution, behavior, and more.

Notice: This subreddit is not actively monitored, so the posts here are only a small subset of what exists on reddit.

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to r/Ornithology by Squirtmaster98
4 months ago
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Might be the wrong sub for this but can you determine gender from vents?
Question
to r/Ornithology by m_lanterman
3 months ago
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spotted in Eastern Ontario. Northern Flicker juveniles, I think. they were everywhere!
to r/Ornithology by Generalnussiance
3 months ago
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What cute fledgling did I find at the bank? Excuse my commentary I cussed.
to r/Ornithology by DarthGoose66
4 months ago
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Looking to identify egg.
Question
to r/Ornithology by PsyApe
3 months ago
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Saw this beaut on a morning walk
to r/Ornithology by FrogSlayer97
5 months ago
Have carrion eaters coevolved with humans?
Question
to r/Ornithology by HRH-Jules
3 months ago
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Updated picture of Buzzard Babies
to r/Ornithology by HRH-Jules
3 months ago
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It’s twins!
to r/Ornithology by ethereallunatic
3 months ago
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What kind of birds nest is this?
to r/Ornithology by ColdXNight
4 months ago
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Is this a cuckoo egg in this nest?
Question
to r/Ornithology by Far_Membership_2608
1 week ago
To (some of) the cat haters: Consider your sources
to r/Ornithology by Far_Membership_2608
1 week ago
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Rat snake shames me by proving my snake proof baffle isn’t…
r/birding (not this sub!)
to r/Ornithology by ethnographyNW
3 months ago
question about chickadee behavior
to r/Ornithology by Candid-Ask77
5 months ago
Accidentally moved a Bird's nest
to r/Ornithology by EvilOrganelleTheif
3 months ago
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Why are the tail feathers shaped like that?
Question
to r/Ornithology by Worldly-Stuff-1297
3 months ago
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What kind of bird is this?
Try r/whatsthisbird
to r/Ornithology by Glad_Ad6442
2 months ago
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Need help identifying these little hatchlings
Question
to r/Ornithology by sourestcalamansi
4 months ago
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How true is this?
to r/Ornithology by ScuderiaSteve
1 month ago
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Do Hawks normally attack Bald Eagles?
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to r/Ornithology by Far_Membership_2608
1 week ago
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Normal or crime scene?
Question
to r/Ornithology by DepartureBorn7702
7 months ago
Blue tit nesting in roof
to r/Ornithology by ImTheWeevilNerd
6 months ago
Wondering Where To Look For Common Loons & American Woodcocks.
Question
to r/Ornithology by twohandzz
2 months ago
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What type of bird is this? (Montclair, NJ)
to r/Ornithology by MudnuK
7 months ago
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Bee-Eaters Among the Beefeaters: A New British Bird?
Actual Ornithology Post
to r/Ornithology by fullmoontrip
2 months ago
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Help please! Bird got caught in epoxy resin, is there anything I can do? Resin hasn't fully hardened yet
r/WildlifeRehab