Bird believed extinct for 170 years spotted in Borneo
Bird believed extinct for 170 years spotted in Borneo by Bob Yirka , Phys.org A team of researchers from Indonesia and Singapore has found evidence of the continued existence of…
Wildlife Photographer Captures ‘Never Before Seen’ Yellow Penguin
Wildlife Photographer Captures ‘Never Before Seen’ Yellow Penguin FEB 18, 2021MICHAEL ZHANGA wildlife photographer has shared a once-in-a-lifetime photo of what he believes is a “never before seen” yellow penguin.Belgian landscape…
High-altitude birds evolved thicker ‘jackets’
High-altitude birds evolved thicker 'jackets'By Victoria GillScience correspondent, BBC NewsA study of 250 species of Himalayan songbirds has revealed how their feathers evolved for higher altitudes.The birds in colder, more…
What Foods to Feed Birds From the Kitchen
What Foods to Feed Birds From the Kitchen Attract backyard birds with common kitchen food items that you already have stocked in your pantry. Offer peanut butter, raisins and more…
Department of Interior Takes Steps Toward Reversal of Position on Migratory Birds Protections
Department of Interior Takes Steps Toward Reversal of Position on Migratory Birds Protections Recently, the Department of the Interior released a pre-publication version of a Federal Register notice delaying the effective date…
How do Birds use the Earth’s Magnetic Field to Navigate their Migration Paths?
How do birds use the Earth’s magnetic field to navigate their migration paths?How do birds use the Earth’s magnetic field to navigate their migration paths?. Animals that can sense the…
Eavesdropping Squirrels Take Cues From Bird Chatter
Eavesdropping squirrels take cues from bird chatterWhen birds are chattering, it’s not just other birds tuning in. Squirrels are listening, too, researchers found, taking cues for when predators may be…
Birding Today: Feeding birds doesn’t hurt them
Birding Today: Feeding birds doesn't hurt themSeveral people have asked about feeding birds and whether or not it is harmful to them. There is no reason that one should cease…
The mysterious genetics of bird migration
The mysterious genetics of bird migrationA gene newly associated with the migratory patterns of golden-winged and blue-winged warblers could lend insight into the longstanding question of how birds migrate across…
How Do Hurricanes Affect Birds?
How Do Hurricanes Affect Birds? Birds and hurricanes have always had an annual life-and-death struggle. Survival has never come easy for birds, be they migratory land birds, shorebirds or birds…