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Fly by night: Why this popular NYC bird is going extinct—and what can be done to save it

The night heron — a NYC bird species known for his stocky body, stilt-like legs, and a love for perching in Central Park — is ...

This Rugged New York Heron Is Suddenly Facing Extinction in the City. Why?

Black-crowned night herons could go the way of the passenger pigeon, vanishing from the city. Why remains a mystery.
Star-Gazette on MSN

Answers to common questions from New York bird enthusiasts | Column

Columnist Hans Kunze answers common questions posed by bird enthusiasts this time of year.
WXXI News

One of New York City’s most common birds could disappear in 10 years

A New York City Bird Alliance study predicts that black-crowned night herons may disappear from New York City Harbor by 2037.
insider.si.edu

Bull's birds of New York State / Emanuel Levine, editor ; Berna B. Lincoln and Stanley R. Lincoln, associates ; illustrated by Dale Dyer ; foreword by George E. Pataki

"A project of the Federation of New York State Bird Clubs, Inc. in association with the American Museum of Natural History." Rev. ed. of: Birds of New York State / John L. Bull. 1985. siris_sil_557168 ...
WGRZ

I BIRD NY Challenge returns, encourages New Yorkers to explore local birdlife

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The popular I BIRD NY Challenge is back for another season. The challenge encourages people across the state to identify birds and learn about birdlife. People who complete the ...
Mongabay

Avian bird flu surges in New York urban wildlife, increasing disease concerns

The H5N1 strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza has spread across the globe, infecting hundreds of birds and mammal species. Few places offer a clearer view of the virus’s spread in urban ...