Andrea Alfano

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Andrea Alfano is a reporter for ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Magazine.

Articles by Andrea Alfano

The Rebirth of American Chestnuts
January 16, 2015 — A newly developed blight-resistant American chestnut may be the beginning of the species’ rebirth. What does this mean for birds?
Bird's Eye View
Credit: David Chauvin
Photo of the Day: Great Egret
December 16, 2014
Poultry Perfection
November 26, 2014 — Explore the beautiful and bizarre world of pageant chickens through Tamara Staples’ stunning photos.
Hummingbirds or Hummingbugs?
November 26, 2014 — Hummingbirds fly more like insects than like birds, a new study reveals.
News
Europe's 421 Million Lost Birds
November 12, 2014 — The vast majority of Europe's bird losses over the past 30 years were of common species, according to a recent study.
Biggest Day: LSU Team Shatters Birding Record
October 27, 2014 — The Louisiana State University Big Day Team broke a 30-year-old record by spotting 354 species in a day.
Do Peacocks Pay a Price for Beauty?
October 09, 2014 — A recent study suggests that the peacock’s extravagant train doesn’t fetter its flight.
Morning mist
How Birds’ Beaks Could Solve Water Shortages
October 02, 2014 — An avian-inspired new technology could harvest clean drinking water from foggy skies.
Climate Solutions