Ornithology
Recently recognised African species already at risk of extinction
A new study has highlighted the threats posed to Willard's Sooty Boubou and other species in Central Africa's Albertine Rift region.
21/09/2018
Ornithology
The latest research into bird ecology, behaviour and and evolution.
Ornithology
Mini cameras expose the secret lives of young birds
A new study, monitoring more than 200 grassland bird nests, has revealed surprising variations in fledgling behaviour.
14/09/2018
Ornithology
Birds grow feathers faster at higher latitudes
A new study has found that feather growth rate increases with latitude in four species of widespread resident Neotropical birds.
08/09/2018
Ornithology
Hawfinch nesting success higher than previously thought
A new study has shown that Hawfinch nest productivity is sufficient to maintain local populations in Britain.
08/09/2018
Ornithology
Pecking order at garden bird feeders revealed
New research has shown that size and weight dictate garden feeder hierarchy.
06/09/2018
Ornithology
Woodpeckers and suburban development coexist
Pileated Woodpeckers are adapting to development in suburban Seattle.
23/08/2018
Ornithology
Arctic seabird populations react to climate change
A new study has shown that Alaskan seabirds have experienced mixed fortunes over the last 40 years.
18/08/2018
Western Palearctic
First confirmed breeding of Golden Nightjar in the Western Palearctic
Josh Jones reports of the discovery of breeding Golden Nightjars in northern Mauritania in spring 2018.
10/08/2018
Ornithology
Southbound migrants fly at great heights
New research has revealed that some passerines migrate at altitudes of up to four kilometres on their way south to Africa.
09/08/2018
Ornithology
How to preserve biodiversity among oil palm plantations
Protected riverbank habitats within areas of oil palm cultivation can play a key role in reducing the negative impacts on tropical bird...
07/08/2018
Ornithology
Red Knot breeding habitat mapped in Canadian Arctic
A new study has identified suitable breeding habitat for the declining rufa subspecies of Red Knot, in turn highlighting the risk that...
03/08/2018
Ornithology
British farming changes not affecting Bewick's Swans
New WWT research suggests changes to British farming practices aren't causing the decline of Bewick's Swans.
31/07/2018
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