birds
How Prehistoric Birds Dealt With Fish Bones
Scientists in China have found a bird fossil including a gastric pellet containing fish bones—evidence of modern avian digestive features.
New Bird Lineage From Early Cretaceous Period Found
A specimen named Chongmingia zhengi, recently found in China, sheds light on the early evolution of birds.
For Birds, It Takes Two To Tap Dance
Both male and female blue-capped cordon-bleus engage in a courtship dance, suggesting that sexual communication is not always a one way street.
Baby Birds Poop In Sync With Feeding
To keep the nest clean, nestlings defecate only after they are fed by their parents, scientists say.
New Bird Species Discovered In China
The Sichuan bush warbler, Locustella chengi, has been named after the late Professor Cheng Tso-hsin.
Tasmania’s Swift Parrot Set To Follow The Dodo
Introduced predators such as sugar gliders could cause the Tasmanian swift parrot to go extinct in just three generations.
Of Brains And Birdsong
A more refined technique has helped identify the acropallium as the region of the brain responsible for song generation in zebra finches.
Can Conservation Genomics Bring Birds Back From The Brink?
The genetic profile of the almost-extinct Crested Ibis could aid conservation efforts for other species.
A Flock Of Bird Data
The efforts of a consortium of over 200 scientists has resulted in a better understanding of the incredible diversity of birds.
