“Attenborough’s Strange Bird” – Scientists Discover Unusual New Species That Defied Dinosaur Extinction
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…
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…
Retrotransposons can insert new genes into a “safe harbor” in the genome, complementing CRISPR gene editing. The recent greenlighting of a CRISPR-Cas9 treatment for sickle…
Birds can fly— at least, most of them can. Flightless birds, such as penguins and ostriches, have adapted to life without the need for flight….
A recent research study has discovered that rainfall during the nesting season does not impact the breeding success of wild turkeys, challenging the commonly held…
Evolutionary biologists at Johns Hopkins Medicine report they have combined PET scans of modern pigeons along with studies of dinosaur fossils to help answer an…
Scientists report that the loss of species is twice the current estimate, with 1 in 9 species having been lost. A new study reveals that…
Dinosaurs might have used feathers on forelimbs and tails to flush and pursue their prey – a new hypothesis integrates morphology, behavior and neurobiology. What…
In the colorful world of avian courtship, the ruff (Calidris pugnax) is in a league of its own. These medium-sized sandpipers breed in the marshes…
New research suggests feathered dinosaurs used proto-wings and tail feathers to flush out prey, supporting the ‘flush-pursue hypothesis’ for the evolution of bird wings and…
A striking and extremely rare half-female, half-male bird has been spotted by a University of Otago zoologist. Sesquicentennial Distinguished Professor Hamish Spencer was holidaying in…
University of Queensland scientists discovered an unexpected biodiversity of 1,150 species in their urban backyard during the 2020 lockdown, challenging perceptions of urban wildlife and…
A study reveals that fireworks cause a surge in bird flight activity, with effects reaching up to 6 miles. Researchers recommend establishing fireworks-free zones and…
Research on songbirds demonstrates the critical need for daily singing to maintain vocal muscle strength and attractiveness, with implications for human vocal training and speech…
These tracks pre-date the oldest bird bone by around 60 million years. Ancient animals were walking around on bird-like feet over 210 million years ago,…
A catastrophic event in Chicago, where 1,000 migrating birds died due to collisions with an illuminated building, underscores the dangers of light pollution. A study…
Social distancing when sick has become second nature to many of us in the past few years, but some sick animals appear to take a…
Nestlings are the most vulnerable to temperature extremes Many songbirds are nesting earlier in spring because of warmer temperatures brought about by climate change. But…
Nearly four in 10 of Europe’s bird species are now of conservation concern, with 14% being of global concern, according to researchers, who say the…