Ornithology
Male virility is important to female birds
A new study has found that looks aren't everything when it comes to choosing a mate.
20/01/2020
Ornithology
The latest research into bird ecology, behaviour and and evolution.
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
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
Owls routinely eat roadkill, study finds
New research has shown that scavenging is much more widespread among the family than once believed.
08/12/2019
Ornithology
Northern Germany a new haven for Bewick's Swan
Recent research has demonstrated the increasing importance of Schleswig-Holstein to the species during the winter months.
05/12/2019
Ornithology
Study reaffirms Iberian Green Woodpecker species status
Hybridisation with Green Woodpecker was found to be minimal.
26/11/2019
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
Ornithology
Urban pigeons losing toes due to human hair
A Paris-based study has found a surprising cause behind the familiar sight of amputated toes in feral Rock Doves.
14/11/2019
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
General birding
Rarity finders: Steller's Eider in Orkney
Don and Sandra Otter were in for a major surprise when their local patch became a temporary home for an extremely rare Arctic duck.
01/11/2019
General birding
Apparent hybrid Grey × Purple Heron in Western Sahara
Very few examples of this mixed pairing have been fully documented in the past.
31/10/2019
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