Climate Change and Wild Turkeys: New Study Overturns Conventional Wisdom
A recent research study has discovered that rainfall during the nesting season does not impact the breeding success of wild turkeys, challenging the commonly held…
A recent research study has discovered that rainfall during the nesting season does not impact the breeding success of wild turkeys, challenging the commonly held…
Evolutionary biologists at Johns Hopkins Medicine report they have combined PET scans of modern pigeons along with studies of dinosaur fossils to help answer an…
Scientists report that the loss of species is twice the current estimate, with 1 in 9 species having been lost. A new study reveals that…
Dinosaurs might have used feathers on forelimbs and tails to flush and pursue their prey – a new hypothesis integrates morphology, behavior and neurobiology. What…
In the colorful world of avian courtship, the ruff (Calidris pugnax) is in a league of its own. These medium-sized sandpipers breed in the marshes…
New research suggests feathered dinosaurs used proto-wings and tail feathers to flush out prey, supporting the ‘flush-pursue hypothesis’ for the evolution of bird wings and…
A striking and extremely rare half-female, half-male bird has been spotted by a University of Otago zoologist. Sesquicentennial Distinguished Professor Hamish Spencer was holidaying in…
University of Queensland scientists discovered an unexpected biodiversity of 1,150 species in their urban backyard during the 2020 lockdown, challenging perceptions of urban wildlife and…
A study reveals that fireworks cause a surge in bird flight activity, with effects reaching up to 6 miles. Researchers recommend establishing fireworks-free zones and…
Research on songbirds demonstrates the critical need for daily singing to maintain vocal muscle strength and attractiveness, with implications for human vocal training and speech…
These tracks pre-date the oldest bird bone by around 60 million years. Ancient animals were walking around on bird-like feet over 210 million years ago,…
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…