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What’s that in my nest? How the evolutionary arms race between cuckoos and hosts creates new species
A superb fairy wren foster parent about to feed a Horsfield’s bronze cuckoo chick. Mark Lethlean Naomi Langmore,…
Researchers Uncover Genetic Links Between Bird Vocal Organs and Mammals
At a Glance Humans have long been captivated by the diverse sounds produced by birds, from melodious songs…
New Study Reveals Genetic Basis of Migratory Birds’ Navigation Abilities
At a Glance Migratory birds have long fascinated scientists with their ability to navigate vast distances precisely. A…
Scientists Discover New Dinosaur Species with Bird-Like Sleeping Position
At a Glance A team of scientists from Hokkaido University, the Hokkaido University Museum, North Carolina State University,…
The Dinosaurs Weren’t Wiped Out All at Once (In Fact, They Weren’t Wiped Out at All)
On that fateful day 65 million years ago, the dinosaurs saw a sight that left a mark in…
Birds’ Evolutionary Response to Global Warming Unveiled in Study
A recent study led by researchers from The University of Texas at Austin has unveiled new insights into…
Europe has lost over half a billion birds in 40 years. The single biggest cause? Pesticides and fertilisers
Farmland birds like the corn bunting have seen their numbers plummet since 1980. Aurélien Audevard, Author provided Richard…
Wait… Birds Are Weird?
We’ve spent so long living with the quirky feathered animals called birds that we think of their form…
How did birds survive while dinosaurs went extinct?
It wasn’t flying that gave birds the advantage. Corey Ford/Stocktrek Images via Getty Images Chris Lituma, West Virginia…
New bird brain study shows evolving a big brain depends on having ‘good’ parents
A hyacinth macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus). Tristan Barrington/Shutterstock Szymek Drobniak, UNSW Sydney As owners of some of the biggest…