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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Why is that turkey rolling around in the dirt?

Dust bathing is a common practice with many species of birds, mammals, and even some insects, including certain species of bees.
Agriculture
fromdefector.com
2 weeks ago

Bill Shapes, Ranked

Toucan, pelican, shrike, falcon, and vulture are ranked for their distinctive bill adaptations and functionalities.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Killer in the nest: how young storks are being strangled by plastic

Plastic baler twine is causing injury and death among bird chicks, exemplified by a stork chick that could not survive due to severe wounds.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Cuckoo's Lea by Michael Warren review a magical ornithological history of Britain

Old place names connect us to historical relationships with nature, particularly birds, enriching our sense of belonging.
NYC food
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Don't Throw Out That Last Bit Of Cheese - Save It For The Birds Instead - Tasting Table

Cheese is not only a treat for pets but also beneficial for birds as a source of nutrition.
Portland food
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Man stuffed 6 parrots in his boots in bizarre border smuggling attempt, officials say

A man attempted to smuggle parrots into California hidden in his boots, highlighting a concerning trend in wildlife smuggling.
The smuggling of birds can pose serious risks to agriculture and wildlife.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

The mystery of Northern California's 'exploding' birds is being solved

Residents in Richmond are concerned about dead birds possibly related to utility infrastructure or traumatic injuries from pellet guns.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Exploding birds plague East Bay neighborhood as residents plea for PG&E to fix it: 'Just horrifying'

It's very traumatic. They just quickly explode, and it's really violent.
Portland food
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Intelligence on Earth Evolved Independently at Least Twice

Birds and mammals evolved complex neural circuits independently, suggesting multiple evolves of intelligence in vertebrates.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

For Pete's Sake! Fox's Doocy Battles Angry Birds on White House Lawn AGAIN

Think about that. Wear a hat, Bill Hemmer chimed in. It's the second time in a month that Doocy has had a close encounter with the bird kind.
Washington DC
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Finding Beauty in Nature

Ridley's new book explores the extravagant courtship of birds through sexual selection, reviving Darwin's idea that evolution charms mates, not just competes.
OMG science
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

How nature makes a complex brain and why humans may not be so special after all

Birds, reptiles, and mammals evolved complex brains independently, showcasing convergent evolution.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

First evidence of microplastic buildup in bird lungs found in new study

Microplastics are accumulating in bird lungs, indicating significant environmental pollution and the potential of birds as bioindicators.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Smoke detectors in the sky: Will wildfire affect bird behavior?

As thick clouds of smoke rolled across Los Angeles in early January, Allison Shultz opened a freezer and took out a stash of pristine white pigeon feathers.
Los Angeles
SF parents
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
5 months ago

UC Berkeley falcons Annie and Archie are missing. Is avian flu the cause?

Annie the peregrine falcon and her mate Archie have likely succumbed to avian flu, as they haven't been seen in nearly two months.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

The Search for the Original Silly Goose in the Fossil Record

Vegavis iaai represents Earth's oldest known modern bird, potentially reshaping our understanding of avian evolution.
fromMission Local
7 months ago

Mission artist animates green utility boxes with a flock of birds

Local artist Claudio Talavera-Ballón has transformed utility boxes into vibrant depictions of local birds, connecting urban art with nature appreciation.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
9 months ago

Wild Things: An end to badger culls

The UK government plans to end badger culling by 2029, which is a significant shift in wildlife protection policy.
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