Ornithology
Sparrowhawks in Scottish cities fare better than rural counterparts
In the first study of its kind, scientists have discovered that urban Eurasian Sparrowhawks in Scotland are more successful than their...
03/10/2017
Ornithology
The latest research into bird ecology, behaviour and and evolution.
Conservation
Report your colour-ringed Twite sightings this winter
Jamie Dunning of the Pennine Twite Project provides a timely update on the monitoring scheme and reissues an appeal for birders to submit...
19/09/2017
Ornithology
Song analysis reveals 21 possible new Neotropical birds
A new study has recommended that as many as 21 populations of Neotropical birds should be recognised as distinct species.
16/09/2017
Ornithology
Ruddy Shelduck migrates at record heights
New research has found that Ruddy Shelduck routinely climb to extraordinary altitudes as they cross the Himalayas during migration.
14/09/2017
Ornithology
Will Mallards hybridise their cousins out of existence?
New research shows how a little-known cousin of the familiar Mallard is threatened by habitat loss and hybridisation with its widespread...
09/09/2017
Ornithology
Deceitful cuckoos terrify their hosts during egg laying
A new study has found that Common Cuckoos are even more devious than previously given credit for.
07/09/2017
Ornithology
New study sheds light on Eurasian Curlew decline
BTO researchers have identified the main drivers behind the species’ massive contraction across Britain and Ireland.
03/09/2017
Ornithology
Sense of smell is key to navigation across oceans
New research could throw light onto how birds migrate over thousands of miles at sea.
31/08/2017
Ornithology
Urban gulls are astute food stealers
A new study has found that urban gulls are more effective at stealing food from their cohorts than their rural counterparts.
28/08/2017
Ornithology
Climate change risk for animals living in prime conditions
Animals living in areas where conditions are ideal for their species have less chance of evolving to cope with climate change, new research...
06/08/2017
Ornithology
Wind speed predicts flight behaviour of seabirds
Zoological Society of London scientists have shown that a precise remotely sensed wind speed can determine the flying behaviour of common...
04/08/2017
Ornithology
Bird collisions more frequent in rural areas
About one billion birds are killed every year in North America by flying into human-made structures – but new research has found that rural...
01/08/2017
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