While many people around the world just finished unwrapping their Easter eggs, scientists have solved…
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.
Bigger brains have led some species of parrot to live surprisingly long lives, new research…
For female yellowthroats, there’s more than one way to spot a winning mate. For female…
Informing how birds know when and where to stop migrating, researchers using nearly a century’s…
Approximately 80 miles (130 kilometers) from the westernmost reach of China’s Great Wall, paleontologists found…
New study from The University of Texas at Austin traces the probability of color from…
The decline of vultures in Ethiopia’s abattoirs is leading to ecological imbalances and increased feral…
A new study published on January 27, 2022) in Science Magazine has shed light on…
Serrated edge of owl wings makes them quieter than other birds, can help inform airfoil…
Animal-dispersed plants’ ability to keep pace with climate change reduced by 60%. Recent research shows…
The resurgence of bald eagle populations has been hindered by lead poisoning, as detailed in…
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…