Female pyrrhuloxia perched on cactus plant, Texas
Female pyrrhuloxia perched on cactus plant, Texas (© outtakes/Getty Images)
Make every bird count
For the next four days, birdwatchers all over the world will be taking part in the Great Backyard Bird Count. Bird lovers will identify the feathered friends they see or hear in their area and report their findings. The data helps scientists protect birds by providing information about how populations and habitats change over time.
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