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WASHINGTON: The United States on Wednesday declared 23 species extinct, including one of the world's largest woodpeckers, dubbed the "Lord God Bird."

WASHINGTON, Sept 30 — The United States on Wednesday declared 23 species extinct, including one of the world’s largest woodpeckers, dubbed the “Lord God Bird.” The announcement came via the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), which proposed to remove the birds, mussels, fish, as well as a...

The interior secretary suggested the extinction of these species can be a "wake-up call" for humans to take action to prevent extinction and protect biodiversity.

A rare woodpecker last seen in the Big Woods of east Arkansas is extinct, according to the federal government.

Bird migration season is here. Radar forecasts show where to find them and reveal the effects of climate change.

The animals and one plant had been listed as endangered species. Their stories hold lessons about a growing global biodiversity crisis.

Twenty three species will be declared extinct on Wednesday by U.S. officials, after decades without a confirmed citing. The creatures include songbirds, a woodpecker and mussels.

The ecosystem in my own yard is showing signs of both trouble and hope

Some female hummingbirds sport male feathers to avoid physical harassment during feeding. Male-like females are chased less and spend more time feeding.

The city of Austin is considering turning off nonessential lights to help birds on their annual migration.