A growing body of research shows that birds’ spring migration has been getting earlier and…
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.
If you feed the birds in your backyard, you may be doing more than just…
San Diego Natural History Museum paleontologist describes a dinosaur that is new to science, shows…
Hummingbirds are some of the most brightly-colored things in the entire world. Their feathers are…
Researchers propose a new method of studying coordinated behavior in biological systems, which they use…
At a time when kombucha is commonplace on cafe menus and “probiotic-fortified” has become the…
Extremely acute vision and the ability to rapidly process different visual impressions – these two…
Scientists have identified a new bird species from the Southern coast of China, that diverged…
Seabirds with large bills may be capable of longer flights. Tufted puffins regulate their body…
If you took a careful look at the feathers on a chicken, you’d find many…
The migratory routes of a small seabird: Bulwer’s petrel can fly more than 1,800 kilometers…
Researchers reporting in the journal Current Biology on October 21, 2019, have captured the loudest…
Wind energy is increasingly seen as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels, as it contributes…
Reproduction and migration are the two most demanding tasks in a bird’s life, and the…
New research from the University of Chicago and University of North Carolina shows how species…
Warmer temperatures linked to climate change are having a big impact on the breeding habits…
Discovery boosts understanding of how the human brain learns speech. A father holds up his…
New research at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) shows how the world’s most widely used…