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In 2009, one frisky parrot put a spotlight on his species when he mounted zoologist Mark Carwardine’s head and proceeded to show the world his finest mating ritual skills, as amused (and bemused) presenter Stephen Fry looked on.Continue ReadingCategory… Continue reading Rare ‘shagging parrot’ is back on home soil after nearly 40 years
You’ve no doubt seen the metal spikes that are placed on the outside of buildings to keep birds from roosting. Well, it has been discovered that magpies and crows are actually using those spikes in their nests – appropriately enough, to keep other bird… Continue reading Birds are using anti-bird spikes to build more secure nests
zU-studio has revealed plans for a new luxury residence in Costa Rica. Named N2 Private House, the project is inspired by the country’s avian population and its overall form is designed to resemble a bird that’s about to take flight.Continue ReadingCat… Continue reading Extraordinary bird-inspired residence spreads its wings
If your local hummingbird is getting a bit aggressive, it may have a drinking problem. A recent study by University of California, Berkeley biologist Robert Dudley indicates that, along with nectar, hummingbirds get alcohol from flowers and feeders.Con… Continue reading Are hummingbirds getting drunk on flowers?
As any ornithologist will tell you, birds are wonderful, funny and expressive animals, so it’s no surprise they also make such incredible subjects for nature photo competitions.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: Photography, Birds, Photogr… Continue reading Wings of desire: The winners of the 2023 Audubon Photo Awards
Scientists have observed the first known “virgin birth” in crocodiles. A female crocodile, kept alone in captivity for 16 years, laid a clutch of eggs that included a fully formed fetus which was genetically identical to its mother. The find reveals th… Continue reading “Virgin birth” seen in a crocodile suggests dinosaurs could also go solo
A recent experiment showed that parrots seem considerably enriched by the ability to video call other parrots. It’s important that the activity be done in a healthy and ethical way, …read more Continue reading It Turns Out Parrots Love Videoconferencing
From casual bird buddies to ornithology obsessives, you can now trek to far flung corners of the globe and identify any feathered friend you find – as long as you have a smartphone.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: Birds, Cornell Universi… Continue reading Merlin lets you easily identify almost every bird species across the world
A huge donut-shaped pile of poop surrounding a giant Andean condor nest is not something you’d generally hope to (or be likely to) encounter when out on a hike in South America. That is, unless you’re a paleoecologist.Continue ReadingCategory: Environm… Continue reading Huge pile of condor poop provides a 2,200-year trip through time
The male desert sandgrouse might not be much to look at, but his belly feathers give him the unique ability to absorb and carry water. Researchers have, for the first time, closely examined the structure of the feathers to see how they absorb water and… Continue reading Water-absorbing feathers could inspire better bottles and fog harvesters