Chunky Possum Instantly Regrets Squeezing Into Bird Box for a Nap
He couldnβt quite fit β¦ Thereβs nothing quite like curling up in a cozy space after a long dayβbut for one brushtail possum in Australia, his idea of the perfect…
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…
Understanding the Bird Flu Outbreak in Wild Birds and Its Impact on Backyard Bird Feeders
Bird Fluβs Impact on Wild Birds: What You Need to Know WASHINGTON (AP) β Since its arrival in North America in late 2021, bird flu has wreaked havoc on poultry…
Iconic Australian bird reveals hidden farming talent
A beloved Australian bird best known for its stunning tail and powers of mimicry may have a cunning hidden talent. New research has revealed the superb lyrebird to be a…
Backyard poultry face bird flu risk when migrating mallards stop to rest
Knowing where, when and for how long mallard ducks — natural carriers of avian influenza — stop and rest as they migrate can help predict the probability that they will…
Repeated invasions shape NZ’s bird life
New University of Otago — ΕtΔkou Whakaihu Waka research shows Aotearoa has been increasingly accepting new bird species from around the world since the start of the Ice Age, offering…
Jurassic-Era Bird Fossil from China Reshapes Avian Evolution History
Birds with modern-day features roamed the skies millions of years earlier than previously thought, according to a study published in the journal Nature. The discovery of a Jurassic bird fossil…
Child Discovers Mysterious Lump in Field and Saves a Majestic Creature
βI knew right away something was wrong.β This past December, a Pennsylvania farm owner was spending the holidays with her family when an unusual discovery interrupted their celebrations. One of…
Empty headed? Largest study of its kind proves ‘bird brain’ is a misnomer
It’s difficult to know what birds ‘think’ when they fly, but scientists in Australia and Canada are getting some remarkable new insights by looking inside birds’ heads. Evolutionary biologists at…
Photographer Discovers an Enigmatic Flock of 1,000 Bald Eagles
What do you think they’re talking about? Wildlife photographer Christian Sasse has spent nearly two decades capturing the majestic beauty of eagles. Among the countless photos and videos heβs taken,…