Migratory birds may be paler colours to help keep cool
Plumage that reflects more of the sun's heat may be one of the ways for birds to cope with high temperatures.
07/12/2021
The latest research into bird ecology, behaviour and and evolution.
Plumage that reflects more of the sun's heat may be one of the ways for birds to cope with high temperatures.
07/12/2021
Results of a new study have caused concern among scientists.
04/12/2021
Warmer waters mean birds are travelling further for food and becoming more stressed, triggering relationship breakdowns, a new study has...
27/11/2021
A particular supergene appears to influence the differing plumages and biometrics found across the finch's range.
26/11/2021
David Waugh reports on the problems faced by those trying to save endangered Philippine psittacines.
20/11/2021
Current treatment of Arabian Accentor is mixed, with some taxonomies already treating it as a subspecies.
17/11/2021
Two years of observations at Bear Divide has revealed it to be a spectacular place to watch 'vis-mig'.
13/11/2021
The species occupies its own genus and is found only in western Bolivia and southern Peru.
10/11/2021
GPS trackers were used to confirm migration routes and European wintering grounds used by the Asian breeder.
27/10/2021
New research has found that some migratory birds are now spending less time than ever on wintering grounds.
25/10/2021
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
The skeleton of the long-legged giant was found by children back in 2006.
21/10/2021