The resurgence of bald eagle populations has been hindered by lead poisoning, as detailed in…
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.
Sulfur mollies survive by making stadium waves. In the sports arena, spectators sometimes create a…
A 120-million-year-old bird fossil shows the earliest long tongue adaptation. A new fossil skeleton of…
Migratory birds evolve lighter plumage to stay cool on long flights, reflecting solar heat more…
Birds Join the Truffle Lovers Club Humans like truffles, as do many mammals. Now new…
The findings shed new light on how warning signals and toxicity may have evolved in…
Humans may have raised deadly cassowaries—long before chickens were domesticated. As early as 18,000 years…
Birds’ gut bacteria change with geography, suggesting microbiomes help them adapt to different environments. The…
63 bone fossil finding in desert is one of the “best preserved” eagles ever and…
Mutation in the ROR2 gene is linked to beak length in domestic pigeons, has a…
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.…