Erica Cirino

About

Erica Cirino is a freelance science writer based in New York. She covers wildlife and the environment, and specializes in biology, conservation, and policy.

Articles by Erica Cirino

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Thirty Percent of North American Bird Species Face Decline Across Seasons
May 28, 2016 — Two new studies strike similar conclusions on continental bird populations during winter and spring.
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And the Fastest-Moving Birds on the Planet Are ...
April 26, 2016 — Shocker: They aren't hummingbirds.
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Are Kestrels the New Poster Species for Pesticides?
April 22, 2016 — Raptor populations have been on the rise since DDT was banned in the ‘70s—except for the American Kestrel.
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Can Birds Survive Without Mosquitoes?
March 10, 2016 — With tropical diseases like Zika spreading across the globe, many experts suggest eradicating mosquitoes to save human lives.
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What Do the Birds and the Bees Have to Do With Global Food Supply?
March 10, 2016 — A new report from the United Nations suggests that the loss of certain pollinating species could threaten the planet’s food supply.
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Scientists Just Discovered Six New Species Of Rails
February 03, 2016 — Unfortunately, they're all extinct.
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