Tag: Birds
How H5N1 Went from an Illness in Wild Birds to a Global Pandemic Threat
Bird flu, specifically the H5N1 subtype, has been a growing concern since March 2024 when it began infecting…
First evidence of ancient birds nesting above the Arctic circle
Illustration of ancient birds nesting above the Arctic circleGabriel Ugueto Newly discovered bone fragments from Alaska suggest birds…
“Mother Pigeon,” the Artist Fighting to Save NYC’s Urban Birds
Pigeons are a common sight in urban areas, often seen as a nuisance by some and a symbol…
Weather radar picks up over 1 million migrating birds
Bird migration is a fascinating phenomenon that occurs twice a year, as millions of birds travel thousands of…
This exquisite Archaeopteryx fossil reveals how flight took off in birds
'And the gamble paid off. The painstaking work of preparing the fossil revealed an astonishing level of detail,…
The birds upending our idea of shared parenting
Superb starlings take an unusual approach to co-parentingGrahame Cornforth / Alamy Stock Photo They say it takes a…
Scientists Discover Wild Birds Behaving Suspiciously Like Friends : ScienceAlert
The Fascinating World of Friendship in Birds Cooperation and working together are not unique to humans; it's a…
Grand Teton deploys papier-mâché birds
The greater sage-grouse, scientifically known as Centrocercus urophasianus, is a majestic bird that puts on a bold display…
We’re Releasing Millions Of Birds. The Ticks Are Thriving
The release of millions of pheasants each summer in the U.K. for recreational shooting has long been a…
To protect birds and motorists, engineers build a steel nest box on bridge
Ospreys Nesting on New York's Bear Mountain Bridge For the osprey that call New York’s Hudson Valley home,…
‘Secrets of the Penguins’ Cinematographer on Capturing Birds
Filming penguins in their natural habitat is a truly remarkable experience, as cinematographer Bertie Gregory shares in an…
Vasilisa Romanenko’s Lush Portraits Wrap Common Birds in Decadent Patterns — Colossal
Beauty, nature, and resilience are the central themes of Vasilisa Romanenko's artwork. Based in Connecticut, this talented artist…