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Action Bioscience: Birds: What Can They Tell Us About Our Planet ArticleAction Bioscience: Birds: What Can They Tell Us About Our Planet Article
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American Institute of Biological Sciences
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9th - 10th
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Action Bioscience: Birds: What Can They Tell Us About Our Planet

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Birds can offer hints to the health of the planet as they are found everywhere, migrate to many new environments, and play a role in our culture with their vibrant shades and sounds. Identify specific ways we can learn about our own health through observations of our fine feathered friends.

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bird habitat, bird health, environmental health, planet health, importance of birds to humans

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Other
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BBC
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