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…
New method reveals similarities between dinosaurs and birds. Paleontologists at University College Cork (UCC) in Ireland have discovered X-ray evidence of proteins in fossil feathers…
A recent study published in PNAS reveals that researchers have successfully retrieved ancient DNA from Caribbean parrots. By comparing this DNA with sequences from contemporary…
A study uncovers a strong link between vocal learning complexity and cognitive abilities in songbirds, with birds exhibiting more intricate vocal mimicry also showcasing superior…
A study reveals European starlings are not just advanced vocal learners but also adept problem solvers, suggesting a co-evolution of vocal learning, cognitive abilities, and…
Jackdaws, when faced with rewards, adjust their friendships but remain loyal to family, shedding light on animal social behaviors and the evolution of intelligence. Jackdaws…
A new 150-million-year-old avialan theropod, Fujianvenator prodigiosus, has been discovered in China, offering fresh insights into early bird evolution and the Late Jurassic terrestrial ecosystem….
Researchers from China and Nottingham have identified mutational changes occurring in a subtype of avian flu virus endemic in poultry farms in China. These alterations…
New findings from the analysis of a 120-million-year-old fossil skeleton of the extinct bird Jeholornis, unearthed from northeastern China, present the earliest known evidence of…
Over the last 30 years, European breeding birds have shifted their range by, on average, 2.4 km (1.5 miles) per year, according to a recent…
Scientists have found that birds may experience dreams, potentially about flying, similar to human dreaming patterns during REM sleep. The study also discovered waste-removal processes…
Seeds and fat balls do more than just fill small birds’ stomachs. New research from Lund University in Sweden shows that feeding during the wintertime…
Using associative learning, in some ways a pigeon’s peck can mirror high tech. A University of Iowa study discovered that pigeons and artificial intelligence share…
The Cinereous Vulture (Aegypius monachus), also referred to as the Black Vulture, Monk Vulture, or Eurasian Black Vulture, is the biggest bird of prey in…
More than 1,200 years ago, flightless elephant birds roamed the island of Madagascar and laid eggs bigger than footballs. While these ostrich-like giants are now…