How Do Birds Know When to Migrate?
Lengthening days set off a cascade of events in migratory birds that culminates in the birth of a clutch of chicks.....»»
Avian botulism detected at California"s resurgent Tulare Lake, raising concern for migrating birds
Wildlife authorities have detected avian botulism at California's resurgent Tulare Lake, raising concerns about potential die-offs during fall bird migrations......»»
Wild bird feeding surged worldwide during lockdowns. That"s good for people, but not necessarily for the birds
Feeding wild birds in backyards was already known to be extremely popular in many parts of the northern hemisphere and in Australia, despite being strongly discouraged. But the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns led to a dramatic increase in wild bird feedi.....»»
Illegal shooting responsible for most birds found dead near power lines, study finds
Birds can be electrocuted if they come into contact with two energized parts of a power line at once—which can happen when they spread their wings to take off from or land on a power pole. Because of this, energy companies invest substantial time a.....»»
Fossil reveals leaf-eating among earliest birds
A new type of analysis of a spectacular 120-million-year-old fossil skeleton of the extinct early bird Jeholornis from northeastern China has revealed the oldest evidence for birds eating leaves, marking the earliest known evolution of arboreal plant.....»»
Cities no place for Australian eagles, but smaller raptors are adapting
Increasing urbanization is reducing biodiversity with cities proving harsh places for many of Australia's native wildlife to live—not least magnificent birds of prey which face lack of habitat, high buildings and disturbance by car noise and night.....»»
Scientists show how fires along waterways in Australia"s tropical savanna threaten endangered birds
Fires in riparian zones within the tropical savannas of northern Australia affect the breeding success and survival of endangered, purple-crowned fairy-wrens......»»
Extinct birds on the ballot for New Zealand"s avian beauty contest
Five extinct species have been included on the ballot to find New Zealand's most popular feathered friend as competition organizers hope to draw attention to endangered birds......»»
EndaceProbe Cloud detects threats and network performance issues
Endace announced a significant extension of its enterprise-class packet capture solutions with the launch of EndaceProbe Cloud. As organizations migrate sensitive data and critical systems to public cloud environments, it is essential that security a.....»»
Beyond protected areas: Novel method shows promise for monitoring biodiversity on working lands
New research led by Adam Dixon, a conservation scientist with the World Wildlife Fund, describes the successful pilot of a novel method to study how well grassland birds are faring on croplands. The study, published in Ecological Applications, looked.....»»
Twitter is officially dead as Elon Musk changes name to X
“Bye-bye to all the birds!” That’s the gist of Elon Musk’s latest controversial Twitter decision. The not-CEO announced over the weekend that Twitter will no … The post Twitter is officially dead as Elon Musk changes nam.....»»
The End is Nigh for Twitter
Twitter is to be abandoned of all originality when Elon tweets announcing potential rebranding. And soon we shall bid adieu to the twitter brand and, gradually, all the birds — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 23, 2023 Elon Musk’s rebra.....»»
Study finds European breeding birds respond only slowly to recent climate change
Over the last 30 years, European breeding birds have shifted their range by 2.4 km per year, on average, according to new research published in Nature Communications......»»
Lessons from the sun: How studying solar cycles can create a safer future on Earth
In 1859, the Carrington Event, the most intense geomagnetic storm in recorded history, created spectacular auroral displays around the globe, illuminating the night skies so brightly that birds began singing and laborers set off for work, mistakenly.....»»
Cities Use Spikes to Keep Birds Away. Birds Are Using Them in Nests
Researchers across Europe have found bizarre nests bristling with the sharp metal stakes cities use to repel birds.....»»
Male rhesus macaques often have sex with each other, a trait they have inherited in part from their parents
Homosexual behavior is not limited to humans. Biologists have reported homosexual behavior in many species of wild animal, ranging from bats and birds to dolphins and primates......»»
Pets do not significantly benefit the emotional health of owners with severe mental illness, study shows
A new study published in the CABI journal Human-Animal Interactions suggests that companion animals—including dogs, cats, fish and birds—do not significantly benefit the emotional health of owners with severe mental illness......»»
Researcher hatches new technology to save endangered birds
A researcher from the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) is creating "smart eggs," unique data collection devices to promote reproduction in endangered bird populations......»»
Man-made materials in nests can bring both risks and benefits for birds
We all discard a huge amount of plastic and other man-made materials into the environment, and these are often picked up by birds. New research has shown that 176 bird species around the world are now known to include a wide range of anthropogenic ma.....»»
Beak shape can predict nest material use in birds, study finds
The material a bird selects for its nest depends on the dimensions of its beak, according to researchers......»»
Plastic pollution threatens birds far out at sea, according to new research
Seabirds are one of the world's most threatened animal groups. They already contend with multiple issues, including climate change, accidental capture in fishing gear and being eaten by invasive species like cats and some rodents......»»