Ornithology
British Golden Pheasant population deemed functionally extinct
A new paper has concluded that the introduced species be downgraded to Category C6.
19/07/2023
Ornithology
The latest research into bird ecology, behaviour and and evolution.
Ornithology
Extinct warbler was distinct species
Research has shown that Bachman's Warbler was genetically different from other members of its genus.
16/07/2023
Ornithology
Cisticola nestlings mimic snakes to deter predators
The young birds were found to make serpent-like hissing sounds.
12/07/2023
Conservation
Ringing at the Wytham Tit Project
Alex Rosenfield talks about his time involved with the long-running Oxfordshire programme.
02/07/2023
Ornithology
Shorter-winged forest birds more sensitive to habitat loss
A new study analysed the wings of 1,000 different species.
29/06/2023
Ornithology
Urban Great Tits less stressed than those in woodland
New research has found that individuals living closer to human environments have lower levels of stress hormones.
25/06/2023
Ornithology
Warming planet changing reproduction rates in birds
A global study has found an overall decline in annual offspring production over a 50-year period.
22/06/2023
Ornithology
Pigeons dream of flying
New research suggests that when pigeons sleep, they might experience visions of flight.
18/06/2023
Ornithology
Swedish study sounds alarm for Little Stint
Decreased breeding productivity was suggested through data collected at Ottenby Bird Observatory.
15/06/2023
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
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
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