In 2021, Audubon added the Female Bird Prize to the Audubon Photography Awards to call attention to some of the most underappreciated birds in the world. Female birds are often undercounted and overlooked—a fact that undermines not only conservation, but also fundamental ecological, environmental, and evolutionary science.
From the striking contrast between the beak and plumage of this Northern Cardinal to the bold russet patches on a Red-necked Phalarope, the female birds featured in this gallery captured the eyes and imaginations of photographers from across North America. Enjoy! |
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