Can Birds Smell? Avian Olfaction Might Be as Important as It Is To Fish and Mammals

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 06.15.2023 08:02 AM

Challenging conventional wisdom, researchers studying bird DNA have revealed genetic evidence that many birds possess a highly developed sense of smell. Read the article to learn more.

Are Crows Bad Luck? Bird's Bad Reputation Debunked

06.14.2023 12:00 PM

Crows have earned a bad reputation due to superstitions claiming they are a bad omen. Read the article to learn why it's not true.

Birds' Hidden Hearing Abilities: Exploring How They Perceive Sound Without External Ears

06.08.2023 09:42 AM

Birds have a well-developed sense of hearing despite not having external ears. But how do they hear? Read the article to find out how.

Visual Perspective-Taking Originated in Dinosaurs Long Before It Evolved in Mammals, Study Reveals

06.04.2023 23:32 PM

Visual perspective-taking is an evolutionary shift in social cognition that forms the foundation for communication and understanding others. Check out this new study that traces its origins to dinosaurs instead of mammals.

Teenage Animals? Adolescence Isn't Exclusive to Humans

06.04.2023 22:29 PM

Adolescence isn't unique to humans as animals also go through the transitional period of puberty, too. Read to learn more.

Ancient Worship: Bird Remains in Prehistoric Temple of Isis Suggest Ancient Romans May Have Offered These Creatures as Sacrifices to the Goddess

05.16.2023 23:35 PM

The archaeologists found remains of a turtle dove, a goose, and at least eight chickens, among other animal remains. Read to learn more.

Wild-Born Nestlings in Better Body Condition Than Captive Parrots; Heavier Birds Likely To Survive [Study]

05.15.2023 09:30 AM

Heavier parrots are likely to survive when released. Continue reading to know the full story. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons/JJ Harrison) Wild-Born Nestlings in Better Body Condition Than Captive Parrots; Heavier Birds Likely to Survive [Study] The survival of endangered juvenile orange-bellied parrots depends on their nestling body condition.

Time Capsule of Poop? 2,200-Year-Old Bird Guano Pile Reveals History, Adaptability of Andean Condor Species

05.09.2023 22:29 PM

The mount of Andean condor poop stayed preserved for thousands of years and now serves as a time capsule for researchers to examine the birds' history. Read to learn more.

Why Are Birds in the Americas Getting Smaller? Scientists Think Global Warming Could Be the Culprit

05.09.2023 07:21 AM

Birds in the Americas are getting smaller and have longer wings with the smallest bird species changing the fastest. Read the article to know more details.

UK Wild Bird Species Alarmingly Fall by 12% Since 1970: Why Are Their Numbers in Sharp Decline?

04.14.2023 01:30 AM

Official statistics of wild bird species in the UK reveal that they have dramatically fallen in 50 years with some species declining as much as 90%. Read the article to learn more details.

Cat Tested Positive for Avian Influenza After Eating a Bird, Health Officials Confirm

04.12.2023 23:17 PM

The US records the first cat that tested positive for H5N1 avian influenza after it ate a bird. Read the article to learn more about this case.

Bird-like Dinosaurs 'Troodons' Laid Eggs in Shared Nest 74 Million Years Ago, Study Says

04.03.2023 22:50 PM

Troodons were uniquely able to self-regulate their temperatures, which is why they could brood eggs in a nest. Read to learn more.

Is Owning a Pet Good For Your Kids' Health? Study Shows That Children With Dogs Are Less Likely to Have Food Allergies

03.31.2023 09:53 AM

Scientists have discovered that having childhood pets (even during the mother's pregnancy) can significantly reduce the children's likelihoods of developing food allergies. Read to learn more.

Bird Flu Causes Death of Two Dolphins in UK; How Does H5N1 Virus Spread?

03.19.2023 23:43 PM

For the first time, two dolphins in the UK have died due to bird flu. Read the article to learn more.

Origin of Birds' Wings: Missing Link Could Be Traced Back to Non-avian Dinosaurs

02.28.2023 22:45 PM

The evolutionary origin of bird flight has been unknown to scientists for so long, but a new study connects it to non-avian dinosaurs. Read the article to learn more.

3-million-year-old Fossils of Giant Petrels Reveal That These Birds Had Wicked Sharp Beak Used To Eviscerate Their Prey

02.25.2023 00:57 AM

Fossils of giant petrels found in New Zealand showed that they terrorized the skies and seas of the Southern Hemisphere with their deadly hooked beaks and piercing eyes. Check them out in this article to learn more details.

Dead Birds Re-engineered as Drones To Discreetly Spy on People, Wildlife

02.16.2023 03:16 AM

Flapping winged drones disguised as taxidermy bird corpses might aid the study of the congregation of wild birds and permit military spying missions. Read the article to learn more.

Birds are Conscious of Their Nest's Appearance; New Study Reveals Animal's Adaptation to the Color of the Season

02.02.2023 06:30 AM

A new study suggests that birds can be conscious of their nest colors, just like humans when choosing the outfit that will fit their mood. Read on to know more about this news!

Wind Turbines Kill Birds, Bats; Conservation Biologist Suggests Mitigating Renewable Energy's Effects on Wildlife

01.30.2023 07:32 AM

Many birds and bats were killed by wind turbines, but a conservation biologist believes renewable energy and wildlife could co-exist. Continue reading for the full story.

Avian Influenza Spreading in Some Mammals in Minnesota After Devastating Commercial Turkey Flocks, USDA Data Reveals

01.12.2023 21:35 PM

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports H5N1 avian influenza infections in mammals, including skunks, bears, a raccoon, and a red fox. Read the article to learn more details.

Top 8 Ancient Egyptian Discoveries in 2022: Which Amazing Findings Made the List?

12.30.2022 20:20 PM

Ancient Egypt has many stories to tell from the mummies to their spectacular jewels and structures. Here are the 10 most amazing discoveries of ancient Egyptian this 2022.