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  • 'Mega-fires' may be too extreme even for a bird that loves fire

    Fire is a natural part of western forests, but the changing nature of fire in many parts of North America may pose challenges for birds. One bird, in particular, the Black-backed Woodpecker, specializes in using recently-burned forests in western North America, but like humans looking for a new family home, it's picky about exactly where it settles.