Easter egg surprise from cathedral’s peregrines
Easter Surprise: First Peregrine Falcon Chick Hatches at Worcester Cathedral Worcester, UK — April 20, 2025In a heartwarming Easter Sunday moment, the first of four peregrine falcon eggs laid at…
Foraging on the wing: How can ecologically similar birds live together?
A spat between birds at your backyard birdfeeder highlights the sometimes fierce competition for resources that animals face in the natural world, but some ecologically similar species appear to coexist…
The Dracula Parrot: New Guinea’s Gothic Screamer of the Rainforest
Pesquet’s parrot, also known as a Dracula parrot, resembles a vulture and has a distinct scream — but its favorite food is figs. Name: Dracula Parrot (Psittrichas fulgidus)Habitat: Rainforests of…
New research finds fluorescence in feathers of long-eared owls
While the physical differences among wildlife are often quite noticeable to the human eye, new research from Drexel University’s College of Arts and Sciences suggests that there are likely even…
Rescuer Dodges Traffic To Save Feathered ‘Sandbag’ On Side Of Highway
“She was completely still” 😰 It’s not uncommon to spot stray car parts or construction debris on the side of the A1, one of the busiest roads in the UK.…
Rescuer Dodges Traffic To Save Feathered ‘Sandbag’ On Side Of Highway
“She was completely still” 😰 Young Swan Mistaken for Sandbag Rescued From Busy A1 Highway in the UK On the bustling A1 highway — one of the UK’s busiest roads…
Chunky Possum Instantly Regrets Squeezing Into Bird Box for a Nap
He couldn’t quite fit … There’s nothing quite like curling up in a cozy space after a long day—but for one brushtail possum in Australia, his idea of the perfect…
New Homeowners Discover Surprise Note: ‘Your House Comes With Ducks
“They come to the door and quack.” When Amber and Marvin Gilbert moved into their new home in August 2024, they were touched to find a bouquet of flowers and…
Heroic Man Tiptoes Across Plank to Save Stranded Seagull in Daring Rescue
“We just had a couple sharks circling. Don’t fall, dude!” While working on a boat off the coast of Nantucket, a group of men spotted something that stopped them in…
Great potoo: The ‘tree stump’ bird with a haunting growl and can see with its eyes closed
Throughout the night, great potoos emit a loud, moaning growl that has earned the bird a mythical status, with some communities believing the sounds to be children calling for lost…