Birds News
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Scientists have produced detailed maps revealing the areas in the world where bird populations are in decline. The majority of regions are in South America.
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An analysis of a sparrow-sized fossil has challenged the present status of dinosaurs as ancestors of modern birds. This is based on a new study of an archosaur fossil.
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New research indicates that insecticides like neonicotinoid are harming birds by rippling through the food chain. Bird populations have declined in areas where certain insecticides are used.
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Biologists have found that if finches use pesticide-treated cotton to line their nests they can unwittingly protect themselves against parasitic fly larvae.
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Researchers have collated a list of the 100 most rare and unique bird species, many of which are facing extinction. The researchers warn that half of the 100 highest ranked bird species are receiving little or no conservation attention.
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Swirling air can make hummingbirds work harder to hover, according to a new study. This happens when the air’s vortices open wider than a bird’s wing.
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This isn’t the answer to a riddle, but it is an answer to some of the remarkable abilities and interesting behaviors that different types of birds exhibit. It seems that everything comes down to a special hormone called leptin.
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A new study finds that birdstrike is a significant threat to U.S. Army, Navy, Coast Guard, and Air Force helicopters when taking off or in flight.
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Barn owls in the U.K. are dying off by the thousands. One of the reasons for a recent spate of deaths has been linked to rat poison.
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People living in densely populated urban areas affect the health and fitness of native wildlife. A new study draws a link between the degree of urbanization and the prevalence of two parasites in wild house finches.
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In the U.K., this weekend, almost 1 million people are taking part in the "Big garden bird watch," a citizen-led event where people count the numbers and types of different birds in their garden or local parks. Presented here are my findings.
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Each January in the U.K. a survey of birds in gardens and parks us undertaken. Called the Big Garden Bird Watch, the event is organized by the charity RSPB.
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A new video has proved a hit on YouTube. Footage from miniature video cameras strapped to falcons' backs or heads shows that the animals use a form of motion camouflage to attack and capture flying prey.
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How do vultures know which group of animals to follow? It appears that the birds use "intelligence data" to predict which animals are most likely to die first.
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Birds migrating in a V formation turns are experts of the well-timed flap. Each bird is able to match the up-and-down path traced by the wing tip of the bird in front of it, a new study discusses.
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Lillepus, a one-year-old cat living in Florø, western Norway, is now famous for protecting his property from a fox. A passerby caught the incident on camera.
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Alberta in the autumn is a wonderful time to enjoy the splendour of the outdoors. Sunny warm days and frosty nights are both relaxing and invigorating.
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For efficient migration, what matters is the age of the oldest bird in the group. At least that is the case with cranes. Furthermore, more experienced fliers nudge youngsters from going off course on long flights.
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Cuckoo finches that lay more than one egg in their victims' nests have a better chance of fooling the host parents into fostering their parasitic young, according to a new study.
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According to a new study, smaller animals such as insects and birds perceive time as if it is happening in slow motion. This allows them to quickly escape large predators.
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Pest control rainforest birds provide a considerable benefit to agriculture, according to a new study. The study has looked at coffee plantations.
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Six cyclists were traveling in a group in the Burgos province of Spain Sunday when the massive bird flew into them, injuring them all, one seriously.
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Kidwell Farm, located in Northern Virginia's Fairfax County, is a popular family-oriented outing. The farm houses several animals, including a few varieties of birds. Visitors to the farm can find chickens, ducks, turkeys and even peacocks.
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Scientists have revealed the genetic secrets of how a small bird can survive in one of the most hostile environments on earth. The bird is the ground tit (Parus humilis), which lives in the Tibetan plateau.
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A bird suspected of spying for Israel was captured by Turkish authorities and has finally been released. The Turkish authorities believed that the bird was carrying surveillance equipment but didn't find any on the bird after a careful inspection.
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This Photo Essay honors the Calgary Zoo animals that were traumatized during the devastating flood in Calgary, Alberta, June 2013. A revisit to the zoo on June 22 was postponed due to massive flooding of the Bow and Elbow rivers from torrential rainfall.
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Inspired by the biological compass used by some migratory birds to find their bearings in the geomagnetic field, technologists believe that this offers a clue to developing a more efficient smartphone.
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The Boreal Forest is home to many species of plant and animal life, it is also home to a great many species of birds. If one knows where to look, and or has a little luck eagles, hawks, Pileated Woodpeckers and many other birds can be spotted.
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Scientists have examined the contents of bird poo and have compared the bacteria isolated with young birds and adults. The results reveal several differences in the composition of gut bacteria.
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A new report suggests that a commonly used class of pesticides, known as neonicotinoids or neonics, may be more harmful to birds than previously though.
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Images of birds, Seneca Lake, the park, etc.
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Partial view of Rosebreasted Grosbeak. Taken in 2008 in May at Oakburn Manitoba.
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Images of birds, Seneca Lake, the park, etc.
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Images of birds, Seneca Lake, the park, etc.
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A Swift during convalescence after an accident
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Female cardinal perched in an evergreen tree
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Images of birds, Seneca Lake, the park, etc.
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Images of birds, Seneca Lake, the park, etc.
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Some big, native birds on the rocks of Castle Hill in Alanya
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Storks are large birds, looking majestic when overhead in the air.
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House sparrows have been in particular decline in the south-east region of England
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Male and female storks happily united once again.
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Great Tit (Parus major)
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Western Scrub-Jay (Aphelocoma californica)
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