Mutation in the ROR2 gene is linked to beak length in domestic pigeons, has a…
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.
Some female Jacobin hummingbirds keep their flashy juvenile colors to evade male aggression, a rare…
New study finds females who look like males get more food. New research on the…
Tortoises may be evolving into hunters, as one was caught on video killing and eating…
Scientists found that humans caused a mass extinction of birds over the past 50,000 years,…
Researchers discovered that poisonous frogs and birds likely rely on “toxin sponge” proteins, rather than…
Bird of prey can land and walk again with two feet and as the first…
Fossil evidence shows bird brain evolution likely aided their survival past the dinosaur extinction. Today,…
Ancient bird fossil reveals a tiny head with T. rex features—unlocking secrets of dinosaur-to-bird evolution.…
Worried your backyard bird feeder makes birds dependent? New research says relax—they’re just fine without…
Improved air quality, reduced ozone pollution may have averted bird deaths. U.S. pollution regulations meant…
Researchers have identified cryptochrome 4 in robins’ eyes as a likely candidate for magnetic sensing,…
Birds are migrating earlier and changing in size, but a major study finds these two…
Herring gull eggs in Cornwall were found to contain multiple plastic-derived toxins. These phthalates may…
Two Ethiopian birds face extinction as rising temperatures eliminate their climate-defined habitats. The White-tailed Swallow,…
A new study reports that birds across the continental U.S. tend to avoid backyard feeders…
Dark ‘eyeliner’ feathers of peregrine falcons act as sun shields to improve the birds’ hunting…
Singing is crucial for the recognition, sex life, and speciation of songbirds; new research published…