Ornithology
Smallest birds change the fastest
A new study has shown that smaller species changed in body size and wing length faster than larger species.
31/05/2023
Ornithology
The latest research into bird ecology, behaviour and and evolution.
Ornithology
Fallow land promotes bird biodiversity, German study shows
Increasing the proportion of arable land left fallow each year could recover farmland bird populations.
17/05/2023
Ornithology
Wind tunnel reveals surprising science behind long-distance migration
New research shows that protein, rather than fat, may limit the flight time of migrant songbirds.
14/05/2023
Ornithology
Red-throated Divers displaced by North Sea wind farms
The findings highlight the need to minimise the impact of offshore wind farms on seabirds.
03/05/2023
Ornithology
Coffee plantations bad for nutrition in generalist bird species
A study using stable isotope analysis has found that birds' diets are much more limited in coffee plantations than in nearby forest.
30/04/2023
Ornithology
Drivers of Finnish Willow Tit decline identified
Populations of the species have rapidly dropped across the country.
26/04/2023
Ornithology
Genetics shed light on origins of Sacred Ibis mummies in Egyptian tombs
Whether large-scale farming or short-term taming methods were used before the birds were sacrificed has long been debated.
16/04/2023
Ornithology
Flamingo 'friendships' revealed by scientists
Research has shown that flamingos with similar personalities form cliques within flocks.
13/04/2023
Ornithology
Hummingbirds use torpor to survive cold nights
The hibernation-like state is used in varying ways, depending on physical condition and what is happening in the environment.
09/04/2023
Ornithology
New understanding of migratory connectivity in Painted Bunting
A tracking study has shown that buntings from interior and eastern populations remain separated throughout the year, but birds undergoing...
02/04/2023
General birding
Migratory birds take breaks to boost immune system
A new study has found that various species restore their immune defences during migration breaks.
30/03/2023
Conservation
Identifying important seabird sites through GPS tracking
Researchers have investigated whether tagging more individuals or spreading effort across years is the best way to identify sites worth...
23/03/2023
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