A study has found that jays can remember incidental details, which is similar to episodic…
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.
Researchers at the University of New Mexico have documented the extreme migration of giant hummingbirds,…
NYC wild birds carry H5N1 avian influenza, as revealed by a study involving local students.…
Researchers at UNM identified a new species of giant hummingbird that migrates between Chile and…
A new genetic study suggests that the protein cryptochrome 4 in bird eyes is key…
These findings could be useful in the fields of transportation and energy. As you gaze…
A global team of researchers has constructed the most comprehensive and extensive bird family tree…
An enormous meteor spelled doom for most dinosaurs 65 million years ago. But not all.…
The most extensive genomic study to date has unveiled how the birds spread all over…
No birds alive today have teeth. But that wasn’t always the case– many early fossil…
Retrotransposons can insert new genes into a “safe harbor” in the genome, complementing CRISPR gene…
Birds can fly— at least, most of them can. Flightless birds, such as penguins and…
A recent research study has discovered that rainfall during the nesting season does not impact…
Evolutionary biologists at Johns Hopkins Medicine report they have combined PET scans of modern pigeons…
Scientists report that the loss of species is twice the current estimate, with 1 in…
Dinosaurs might have used feathers on forelimbs and tails to flush and pursue their prey…
In the colorful world of avian courtship, the ruff (Calidris pugnax) is in a league…
New research suggests feathered dinosaurs used proto-wings and tail feathers to flush out prey, supporting…