Birds
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Avian Botulism
Learn about avian botulism, a form of poisoning of wild and domestic birds. Find out what you can do to help.
Bird Migration
Discover how changing patterns of wind and severe weather resulting from climate change threaten the migratory patterns of birds (text and video).
DDT (Dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane)
Find out why DDT was banned in 1972, and why this decision was one of the most important steps in protecting wildlife and people from the effects of pesticides (text and video).
Hinterland Who’s Who - Birds
Find detailed information on many of the 462 species of birds found across Canada. Learn about feeding, conservation, breeding and more.
Loons and Mercury
Find out what factors may have led to the high levels of mercury found in Nova Scotia loons in 1995 (text and video).
Migratory Birds
Link to studies, surveys, programs and plans, focused on the monitoring and conservation of migratory birds.
Migratory Birds Conservation: Bird Trends
Access the results of national ornithological surveys in Canada on landbirds, seabirds, shorebirds, raptors and waterfowl.
Migratory Birds Conservation: Canadian Bird Trends
Explore information on Canadian bird species, including population trends and taxonomy, with links to range maps, life history information and national conservation designations.
Peregrine Falcon Recovery
Find out how Canadian biologists used a captive breeding program to bring back Anatum Peregrine Falcons after DDT caused their disappearance from North America (text and video).