Browsing: Bird
Ornithologists at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology have unveiled the most comprehensive evolutionary tree of birds to date. This groundbreaking research reveals unexpected relationships and serves…
Research on Zebra Finches’ Eyes Reveals Unique Mechanisms Ger Bosma/Alamy The anatomy of zebra finches’ eyes is distinct from known vertebrate tissues. Their retinas, responsible for…
Ornithologists have utilized camera traps to document a newly identified species of jewel bubbler in the lush karst forests of Papua New Guinea’s Southern Fold Mountains.…
Did you see that seagull? Take the bird test Sean/Getty Images If you’ve been active on TikTok lately, you might be familiar with the concept of…
The summer was notably calm regarding bird flu. There was a slight decrease in egg prices, a reduction in the number of poultry flocks being culled,…
A splendid fairy (left) attempts to evade the cuckoo David Ongley More than 20 bird species globally utilize similar “whining” alarm calls to alert others about…
Capturing birds in photographs can be quite challenging. Their speed, grace, and unpredictable nature can pose difficulties for photographers. Yet, their vibrant colors and iridescent feathers…
The black-throated trogon of the Amazon is rapidly declining Luismix/Getty Images Several bird populations have seen declines of up to 90% in tropical regions like the…
A group of paleontologists from Yale University and Stony Brook University made a significant discovery while studying dinosaur fossils, including two bird species found in the…
Prevalent strains of avian flu affecting US livestock Mediamedium/Alamy Since the beginning of Donald Trump’s administration in January, key US public health organizations have reduced their…
Polar ecosystems are bolstered and enriched by birds that nest there seasonally, serving as keystone members of these ecosystems. Despite the significant ecological role of polar…
A mysterious new species of Honey Eater myzomela It is explained by an international team of ornithologists from Malaysia, India, the UK and the US. Babar…
Antarctic adelie penguins are under threat from bird fluSteve Bloom Images/Aramie Stock Photos H5N1 bird flu was first discovered in a dead bird in Antarctica. Fatal…
Excavated in southeastern China, fossils of Jurassic birds are said to have a significant impact on the history of bird evolution, according to researchers.The recently discovered…
Paleontologists have excavated fossilized remains of two Jurassic bird species in the area of Zenge County, Fujian Province, southeastern China. These 149 million-year-old fossils exhibit early…
Paradise birds are families of small to medium-sized forest birds found in the New Guinea region. With its elaborate and colorful feathers, these birds are one…
The number of cats increasing that have died or become ill after consuming raw pet food and raw milk contaminated with the H5n1 virus has prompted…
A new genus and species of enantiornithine bird in the family Bohaiornithidae has been identified from a nearly complete, articulated skeleton preserved with feather marks found…
overviewThis year, the bird flu outbreak has led to several alarming developments, with at least 64 human infections.Experts outlined several indicators that the spread of the…
Highly contagious avian influenza has been circulating around the world since 2020.Ulises Ruiz/AFP via Getty Images The H5N1 avian influenza virus that is circulating around the…
Robots that can take off like birds could eliminate the need for runways for small fixed-wing drones. Birds use the powerful explosive force generated by their…
A pigeon-inspired robot has uncovered the mystery of bird flight without vertical tails found in human-designed aircraft. The prototype has the potential to lead to passenger…
Skeleton of Nabaornis Hestia, an 80-million-year-old bird fossilS. Abramowitz/Dinosaur Institute/Los Angeles County Natural History Museum An 80-million-year-old fossil bird skull is so well preserved that scientists…
Paleontologists have unearthed and examined the fossilized foot bones of a Phorsulaceae bird that lived in South America 12 million years ago. model of parafisolnis At…
Ornithologists have described a new species of tanager in the genus Snapdragon. Trichotraupis It lives on the eastern slopes of the Andes. Trichotraupis melanops (above) and…
About 66 million years ago, at the end of the Cretaceous period, a 10 km-wide asteroid struck Earth near what is now the town of Chicxulub…
Lord Howe Island Neil Hadaway Jutting out into the Tasman Sea between Australia and New Zealand is the curved, crescent-shaped volcanic remnant of Lord Howe Island.…
IIt’s not often that I get excited about the announcement of a new podcast, but in the past few weeks, that’s happened not once but twice.…
Nest: Still abandoned Be prepared. A neglected bird's nest still remains in the mouth of a large ancient stone sculpture of a human face, hanging high…
A team of scientists from the Swedish Museum of Natural History has described a new species of nightjar that lives in the tropical forests of Timor…
According to a multi-trait systematic study led by the Federal University of Pará, ornithologists Silver-cheeked anteater (Sacesphoroides cristatus) It actually represents not one but two species.…
Australian paleontologists Genyornis neutoni A species of giant flightless Mihirn that became extinct approximately 45,000 years ago. This illustration is, Genyornis neutoni Waterside in a wetland…
A strain of avian influenza, known as H5N1 or highly pathogenic avian influenza, has sparked concerns in cattle herds across the United States in recent weeks.…
The latest genealogy is detailed in two supplementary papers published today. journal Nature And that Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers have uncovered patterns…
dairy farm cows GH Photo/Alamy Dairy cows in several US states have reportedly contracted bird flu. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The virus has killed…
Female titmouse flapping its wings Toshitaka Suzuki Great tits appear to flap their wings to signal their mates to enter the nest, suggesting that birds may…
Paleontologists have described a new species of enantiornithine bird with a toothless beak from the Chinese Jehor bird family. This discovery delayed the earliest appearance of…
First photo of KijimozuMatt Brady/University of Texas at El Paso A rare bird with a spectacular yellow crown has been photographed for the first time in…
bird Submitted Under Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Codecapping off a turbulent year for the electric scooter company. in press release Bird confirmed today that it has entered…