Ornithology
Westward migration of Richard's Pipit documented for first time
GPS trackers were used to confirm migration routes and European wintering grounds used by the Asian breeder.
27/10/2021
Ornithology
The latest research into bird ecology, behaviour and and evolution.
Ornithology
Climate change could make migration a thing of the past
New research has found that some migratory birds are now spending less time than ever on wintering grounds.
25/10/2021
Ornithology
How eggshells may dictate a bird's response to climate change
Eggs have evolved over thousands of years to suit the climate in which they are laid – but rapid change could have serious implications for...
23/10/2021
Ornithology
Fossilised New Zealand penguin identified as new species
The skeleton of the long-legged giant was found by children back in 2006.
21/10/2021
Ornithology
Foul-mouthed duck mimics human sound during mating
It is the first documented example of a species of wildfowl mimicking human speech.
24/09/2021
Western Palearctic
Plain Swift discovered breeding in mainland Portugal
Paulo Belo outlines a remarkable range expansion for a species thought previously confined to Macaronesia as a breeder.
22/09/2021
Ornithology
Whinchat benefits from grazed environments
A new study, undertaken in Scotland, shows how the cessation of grazing led to the species moving to higher altitudes to breed, where it...
19/09/2021
Conservation
Red Kite breeds in Cornwall for first time in 170 years
Mark Grantham outlines this summer's exciting discovery and summarises the raptor's current breeding status in south-west England.
16/09/2021
Ornithology
New UK Barnacle Goose study gets underway
The naturalised, resident population is rapidly expanding, but remains poorly known. Kane Brides introduces a new project that aims to...
02/09/2021
Ornithology
Proposed five-way split of Chaffinch
A new study suggests the familiar finch consists of five separate species across the Western Palearctic.
01/09/2021
Ornithology
Humanity driving birds to extinction
A study has revealed that humans have caused the extinction of 20% of all bird species over the last 50,000 years.
30/08/2021
Ornithology
Climate change threatens long-term survival of Emperor Penguins
Melting sea ice could wipe out 98% of the global population by the end of the century.
14/08/2021
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