Ornithology
Parasitic disease hits mynas in Pakistan
A strain of trichomonosis, the parasitic disease responsible for killing off almost two-thirds of Britain’s Greenfinches, has been...
21/04/2018
Ornithology
The latest research into bird ecology, behaviour and and evolution.
Ornithology
Basque Red-backed Shrike population in free fall
Red-backed Shrike is undergoing a severe decline in Spain’s Basque Country, with a 95 per cent reduction over the last 40 years.
06/04/2018
Ornithology
Britain's Snow Bunting population assessed for first time
A new study has revealed the true number of breeding Snow Buntings across the highest peaks of Scotland.
05/04/2018
Ornithology
New clue to mystery of Common Tern decline
Recently published research has suggested a reason for population decreases in Common Tern across North America.
04/04/2018
Ornithology
Geolocators reveal Plain Swift wintering grounds
A new study documents the previously unknown migration routes and wintering range of this Macaronesian breeder.
31/03/2018
Ornithology
Feeding birds influences migration and the spread of disease
Animal migration patterns are changing as humans alter the landscape, with those changes having potential impacts on public health and the...
19/03/2018
Ornithology
An appeal to document female bird song
A new commentary argues that a better understanding of female bird songs could lead to advances in many aspects of avian biology, and is...
18/03/2018
Garden birds
To feed or not to feed?
A new study has highlighted the risk of disease to birds through garden bird feeding.
12/03/2018
Ornithology
Penguin 'supercolony' discovered in Antarctica
A previously unknown 'supercolony' of more than 1.5 million Adélie Penguins has been found in Antarctica, putting on hold fears about an...
05/03/2018
Ornithology
Private conservation deal barely helps US woodpeckers
The breeding success of Red-cockaded Woodpecker has been sustained but not improved by an agreement with landowners.
04/03/2018
Ornithology
Are flamingos native to Florida?
A new study has provided fresh evidence that American Flamingo should be considered part of the Sunshine State’s native avifauna.
25/02/2018
Ornithology
Long incubations may defend birds against parasites
New research has revealed why some tropical birds have such long egg incubation times despite their habitat being full of egg-eating...
23/02/2018
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