One bird"s joy is another bird"s sorrow
Ruffs are characterized by three supergene variants that lead to different appearances and courtship behavior in males. Whether these variants affect females was previously unknown. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence,.....»»
Q&A: Celebrity owl Flaco"s recent death in NYC highlights how bird strikes with buildings are strikingly common
The recent death of Flaco, a Eurasian eagle owl who escaped from New York City's famed Central Park Zoo last year, brought new attention to the issue of bird strikes: Experts estimate that roughly a billion birds die in the U.S. every year in collisi.....»»
Magpies under siege from climate and man-made noise
The combined impact of climate change and human-generated noise are proving double trouble for wild urban-dwelling bird species, changing their behavior in ways that could threaten their survival......»»
Research explains why eating feces may be vital for birds" survival
We all know that the early bird gets the worm, but new research shows they turn to something far more nutritious for their breakfast. Feces—either their own, or from other birds—provides them with essential nutrients and energy and helps them ada.....»»
"Irreplaceable" Colombian bird collection at risk
Under a cracked and leaky ceiling, Andres Cuervo works on a colorful, dead hummingbird for the ornithological collection of the National University of Colombia, the country with more bird species than any other......»»
Study highlights urgency of parasitic wasp release to save native bird
Researchers with the University of Minnesota hope to release highly specialized parasitic wasps to serve as a biological control method to save Darwin's finches from a dire threat: the invasive avian vampire fly, Philornis downsi......»»
Fossil named "Attenborough"s strange bird" was the first of its kind without teeth
No birds alive today have teeth. But that wasn't always the case; many early fossil birds had beaks full of sharp, tiny teeth. In a paper in the journal Cretaceous Research, scientists have described a new species of fossil bird that was the first of.....»»
"Flying tigers" come to a university"s live bird cams project
A new feathered face has just popped up in front of the live cameras hosted by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Bird Cams project......»»
The best sci-fi movies on Netflix to escape reality
A list of the best science fiction movies on Netflix, including "The Mitchells vs. The Machines," "Okja," "Bird Box," and more. The beauty of science fiction is how it can take shape in endless ways on screen. When you look at the types of sci-.....»»
BLUETTI’s ice-making fridge freezer + modular power station is a car-camping dream
Meet BLUETTI’s first ecosystem, the SwapSolar: the world’s first LFP-powered MultiCooler portable fridge and the AC180T hot-swappable battery power station. This dynamic duo just launched on Indigogo, so make sure to catch those Super Early Bird.....»»
Bluetti launches SwapSolar power station & portable fridge, with Super Early Bird pricing
Bluetti is building off its game-changing success on Indiegogo with the launch of SwapSolar, which includes the brand-new MultiCooler and hot-swappable portable power station AC180T.Introducing Bluetti SwapSolar on Indiegogo.The Bluetti SwapSolar eco.....»»
First known photos of "lost bird" captured by scientists
For the first time, scientists have captured photos of a bird long thought lost. Known as the Yellow-crested Helmetshrike, or Prionops alberti, the species is listed as a 'lost bird' by the American Bird Conservancy because it had not seen in nearly.....»»
Australia"s most at-risk bird species share some common traits
Australian birds that live on islands are among the species most at risk of extinction, a first-of-its-kind study from The Australian National University (ANU) has shown. The study is published in the journal Emu—Austral Ornithology......»»
Study finds climate change has contributed to the spatial expansion of West Nile virus in Europe
West Nile virus is an emerging pathogen in Europe and represents a public health threat in previously non-affected European countries. Occurring in a cycle involving transmission between bird and mosquito species, this virus can be transmitted to hum.....»»
Tawny owl"s pale gray color linked to vital functions ensuring survival in extreme conditions
A recent genetic discovery has revealed that the pale gray plumage of the tawny owl is linked to crucial functions that aid the bird's survival in cold environments. As global temperatures rise, dark brown plumage is likely to become more common in t.....»»
New study suggests birds began diversifying long before dinosaurs went extinct
A multi-institutional, international team of evolutionary biologists, genetics specialists and phylogenomicists has found evidence that bird species began diversifying long before the dinosaurs went extinct......»»
First Peoples" land overlaps with 130 imperiled bird species—and this knowledge may be vital to saving them
Australia's First Peoples have a strong and continuing connection to the land. Their determination to maintain this connection provides important opportunities for conservation......»»
What it"s like counting 528,000 albatross nests on Midway islands
Nancy Caruso sat on an island in the North Pacific Ocean just inches from an albatross and watched as the large black-and-white sea bird with a 12-foot wingspan added grass to its nest to cover up a precious 4-inch white egg......»»
A baby boom of African penguin chicks hatches at a San Francisco science museum
A bounty of 10 African penguin chicks has hatched in just over a year at a San Francisco science museum as part of an effort to conserve the endangered bird......»»
The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro offers premium features without the need for cumbersome wires
The Ring Battery Doorbell Pro offers HD+ video, noise-canceling audio, and support for Bird's Eye View without the need for a wired connection......»»
A Filipino fruit dove reveals its secrets
In May 1953, Filipino ornithologist D. S. Rabor collected a single female fruit dove on the forested slopes of an active volcano on the Philippine island of Negros. The small apple-green bird, which had yellow edgings on its wings and prominent circl.....»»