Ornithology
Ten new taxa described from Indonesia
Alex Berryman provides a comprehensive summary of one of the most significant ornithological discoveries of the past century.
16/01/2020
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Conservation
Find out all about rising and falling bird populations, habitat destruction, climate change and the vital work being done around the world to protect the environment.
Conservation
Yellow-crested Cockatoo clinging on
David Waugh reports on the monumental efforts being invested in monitoring the rapidly declining species' remnant populations.
12/01/2020
Ornithology
Invasive parakeets and mynas are replacing Israel's native birds
Residents such as House Sparrow are showing alarming declines across the country, and are now being out-competed by introduced species.
03/01/2020
Ornithology
Red-billed Leiothrix on the rise in Europe
A study has analysed burgeoning European populations of this harmful invasive species for the first time.
22/11/2019
Conservation
Yellow-eared Parrot: how conservation united a nation
Twenty years ago, an ambitious project to save a parrot from extinction began in Colombia. Since then, conservationists, politicians,...
19/11/2019
Ornithology
Emperor Penguin: extinct by 2100?
A new study predicts that the iconic species could have largely vanished by the end of this century if climate change continues at its...
11/11/2019
Conservation
Ups and downs for endemic parrots and coffee in Ethiopia
David Waugh reports on the recent highs and lows in implementing ground-level conservation in Ethiopia's threatened forests.
28/10/2019
Ornithology
Three billion birds lost across North America since 1970
Researchers have warned that a wide range of species are disappearing from the USA and Canada, some at an alarming rate.
28/09/2019
Conservation
Hi-tech nestboxes protect Swift Parrots from predation
David Waugh reports on how a sophisticated technological development is helping to save the endangered species from predators while at the...
24/09/2019
Ornithology
Global warming makes it harder for birds to mate
A new study has shown how increasing temperatures can reduce the breeding success of grassland species.
17/09/2019
Ornithology
Climate change has affected a third of English birds
A new study has shown how various species have adapted to a warming climate.
09/09/2019
Conservation
Name that Twite!
The Birdwatch/BirdGuides team has sponsored a Twite via the RSPB's England Twite Recovery Project – we want you to choose the bird's name.
06/09/2019
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