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Many Native Americans are marking ceremonies like graduations with bald eagle feathers, a form of reverence for the bird they ...
The AI detection algorithm of this bird cam has customers saying it's a blast to receive hundreds of chirpy notifications.
The goose (Anatidae) is a big, long-necked waterfowl that has earned a fearsome reputation for its repeated attacks on humans, as well as a starring role in the comical video game Untitled Goose Game, ...
In a previous column I focused on some of the various shapes and uses of bird beaks. Bird beaks can also referred to as bills. Don’t be surprised as I progress through this column that I use them ...
The natural marvels, which do everything from enabling acrobatic flight to insulating against Antarctic cold, continue to ...
In the race to save birdlife around the world, time is running out—and doing everything right still won’t be enough. Despite global conservation goals and urgent policies aimed at protecting nature, ...
Conservation efforts alone may not be enough to prevent a looming bird extinction crisis. Specific rescue strategies are ...
Some birds have evolved incredibly unusual beaks, showcasing nature's ability to adapt form to function. The black skimmer has a long and thin beak, featuring a lower mandible that extends beyond ...
Three cooperative birds and a model bird head helped scientists figure out what flamingos are actually doing when they stick their heads upside down underwater.
A bird’s beak colour can change due to various factors like age, diet, hormones, or seasonal changes. For example, some birds develop brighter beaks during mating season to attract partners.
Cranial kinesis allows modern birds to eat a wider variety of foods and use their beaks as multifunctional tools.
Researchers have discovered that massive beaks and strong bites hinder the velocity of beak movement in songbirds. The musical differences that result may have consequences for evolution.