Ornithology
Garden feeding fuels reverse migration in Blackcaps
The allure of British and Irish bird feeders has transformed the biology of a warbler traditionally associated with spring and summer.
19/04/2021
Ornithology
The latest research into bird ecology, behaviour and and evolution.
Ornithology
Dublin: Brent Goose capital of the world
Where might you hope to see all the world's Brent Goose taxa in one place? Look no further than the mean streets of the Irish capital, says...
16/04/2021
Conservation
Signs of recovery for Yellow-breasted Bunting in Russia
While cautious optimism has been expressed, the continuation of songbird trapping in East Asia shows that there is plenty of work still to...
13/04/2021
Ornithology
Tales from the dung heap: DNA analysis in birding
Autumn 2019 saw several 'eastern' stonechats hitting British shores, many of which were identified to species level by genetic analysis. Is...
09/04/2021
Ornithology
Genetics suggest hybrid origin of Steller's Eider
Ancestral gene flow between Long-tailed Duck and true eiders appears have led to its formation.
06/04/2021
General birding
Birds that migrate together have similar calls, study finds
The research represents a big step in the understanding of cross-species communication in birds.
01/04/2021
Taxonomy
Black-throated Trogon comprises five species, study suggests
Alex Berryman summarises a major taxonomic shake-up for this familiar lowland species of the Neotropics.
14/03/2021
Conservation
Bee control results in Lear's Macaw population increase
David Waugh reports on an unusual conservation method being used in Brazil to improve the fortunes of an Endangered species.
05/03/2021
Ornithology
Giant petrels killing adult albatrosses on Gough Island
The remarkable findings are of significant concern for the declining Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross.
27/02/2021
Ornithology
Willow Tit thrives at post-industrial sites, study finds
The species needs a surprisingly large area of undisturbed habitat to survive, with brownfield sites offering it a lifeline in Britain.
15/02/2021
Conservation
Masked Finfoot sliding towards extinction
Researchers have warned that, without protection, one of Asia's most enigmatic and elusive birds could soon be lost forever.
13/02/2021
Taxonomy
Lesser Short-toed Lark consists of two species
The recent split means that the Western Palearctic list increases by one.
09/02/2021
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