In many animals, female preference for males with the most elaborate appearance is an important…
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.
By four months of age, the cognitive performance of ravens in experimental tasks testing their…
Animals can fall into an “ecological trap” by altering their behavior in the “wrong direction”…
There could be fewer than 300 swift parrots left in the wild, according to new…
Rare cretaceous-age fossil opens a new chapter in the story of bird evolution. A new…
Birds travel across habitats patches to breed, unlike their forest counterparts. Picture the Amazon. You’re…
The precise timing of a bird’s complex song is driven in part by the often-ignored…
Innovative microscopy method reveals unexpected similarities between mammals and birds. Some birds can achieve extraordinary…
Scientists from the University of Bristol and the Royal Veterinary College have discovered how birds…
Some birds can perform amazing cognitive feats – even though their forebrains seem to just…
New study used millions of bird observations collated by citizens to test the effectiveness of…
Reductions in humanmade noise resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown led birds in parts of…
Seabird species such as gulls and pelicans are often overlooked when it comes to conservation…
Baltimore and Bullock’s Orioles Are Not Merging A half-century of controversy over two popular bird…
Researchers in Spain study how disease vectors such as flying midges sense differences in gas…
New research has revealed when it comes to flying the largest of birds rely on…
Most bird species are slow to change their tune, preferring to stick with tried-and-true songs…
Princeton-led team trains wild hummingbirds to discriminate UV color combinations. To find food, dazzle mates,…