Discovering the traits of extinct birds
Analysis of 216 extinct species by University of Utah biologists found birds endemic to islands, ccupied ecologically ...
4 Penguin Species That Prove These Birds Can Survive Just About Anywhere
Penguins aren’t just found in icy parts of the planet like Antarctica. They're all around the world, including in scrublands, ...
Birds Divorce Too: Extreme Weather Pushes Pairs Past Breaking Point
Most birds pair up to produce and raise offspring together over many years. However, as with humans, they also commonly ...
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To Understand How Species Evolve, Scientists Flock to Where Charismatic Birds Intermingle
Despite only weighing as much as a AA battery, these birds have charisma to spare and are amazing avian acrobats. Nearly 60 ...
Migrating birds have stowaways: Invasive ticks could spread novel diseases around the world, say scientists
Ticks travel light, but they carry pathogens with them. When they parasitize migrating birds, these journeys can take them ...
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First blue-billed curassow chick hatches at San Diego Zoo Safari Park
This resounding success reflects nine years of dedicated work with this species by the bird department ... these striking ...
Will tropical bird biodiversity run dry under climate change? Two visions for the future
Longer dry seasons could make it harder for birds to access food resources, reproduce, and survive, but fewer rainy days ...