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Community-sourced Hotspot Descriptions and Hotspot Groups are Here
21 Apr 2026
By Team eBird
eBird Hotspots just got even better. New wiki-style About pages and Hotspot Groups offer a richer, more collaborative way to discover birding locations around the world and make the most of every visit.
April eBirder of the Month Challenge
31 Mar 2026
By Team eBird
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This month’s eBirder of the Month challenge, sponsored by ZEISS, focuses on capturing sounds of the world around you through short soundscape recordings. eBird Checklist Media is still new and more ambient soundscapes are needed to complement species-specific recordings and enhance bird recognition tools like Merlin Sound ID.
Win a Free Spot in the Cornell Lab’s Warbler Identification Course
31 Mar 2026
By Team eBird
Ready to master one of birding’s most exciting challenges? Warblers are a fan-favorite with their vibrant colors, yet their small size and rapid movements can make identification frustratingly difficult.
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North Carolina, US
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Israel
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