A newly described fossil goose shows that New Zealand’s bird history involved repeated arrivals, extinctions,…
Browsing: Birds
Birds are a diverse group of warm-blooded vertebrates known for their feathers, beaks, and the ability, though not universal, to fly. Found in nearly every ecosystem on Earth, birds play key roles in pollination, seed dispersal, pest control, and ecological balance. Scientific research into birds spans topics like evolution, migration, communication, behavior, and the effects of climate change and habitat loss. As both indicators of environmental health and subjects of fascination, birds offer critical insights into biodiversity, adaptation, and the interconnectedness of life.
A new study led by a University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researcher has found that…
As bees and hummingbirds move from flower to flower collecting nectar and pollinating plants, they…
Do parrots actually use names the way humans do? A new study analyzing hundreds of…
When wolves bring down prey in Yellowstone National Park, ravens often appear almost immediately. Long…
A small but consistent difference in how birds respond to approaching humans hints at hidden…
A new species, the Tokara Leaf Warbler, was identified using DNA and song differences, splitting…
Sixty years of data show that cold snaps and heavy rain can stunt the growth…
Scientists recreated a life-sized oviraptor and nest to investigate how these bird-like dinosaurs hatched their…
By keeping hungry birds away from crops and preventing their droppings from contaminating fruit, kestrels…
The new species, named after the electro funk band Chromeo, helps explain the larger story…
A study finds that shelterbelts in Japan’s wet farmlands boost edge-dwelling birds but reduce grassland…
Birds across the planet share a learned warning cry that may echo the origins of…
Deadly H5N1 bird flu has now claimed its first confirmed wildlife victims in Antarctica, killing…
A new study challenges a decades-old assumption about the loss of Hawaiʻi’s native waterbirds. Challenging…
Every spring, the familiar songs of Wood Thrushes and warblers return to parks and backyards…
Bird flu viruses present a significant risk to humans because they can continue replicating at…
Monk parakeets meeting strangers move through a slow series of trust-building steps. Researchers found that…