Scientists once believed birds relied only on flight, talons and socialization for survival. But this one proves otherwise: ...
Found across much of these eastern U.S. during the winter, these tiny birds can be tough to spot—providing a fun challenge ...
Common birds—those with relatively large, widespread populations—are facing some of the steepest downturns. The data ...
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Monk Parakeets Are Highly Social Birds, but They Slowly ‘Test the Waters’ When Making New Friends
The bright green parrots start with low-cost social behaviors—like sitting near each other without touching—when first interacting with unfamiliar birds within their species, possibly to avoid ...
Explore why birds sing in the morning. Discover the biological factors behind their vibrant morning chorus and joyful songs.
The seasonal sleigh bells are a’ jinglin’, and for some hawk-eyed observers around the Bay, that means it’s time to dust off ...
For ecologists, the Covid-19 pandemic has presented a remarkable natural experiment in what can happen to wild animals when ...
There's no shortage of weird and wonderful birds on this planet. And you can credit the dinosaurs: The two-legged theropods gave rise to winged beasts that weighed in between 100 and 500 pounds. 🦅 ...
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