Two male crows have performed better than humans and monkeys in a classic psychology task designed to test how the brain makes decisions based on what it sees. In prior experiments, corvids (a family of birds that includes crows, ravens,…
A study to better understand the evolutionary drivers of loud birds also discovered two new contenders for the noisiest bird on Earth. However, few studies have delved into the inner workings of what’s arguably the most noticeable attribute of birdsong:…
Because of the large roofs, sheltered ledges and regular food sources, birds can become a persistent problem around schools, hospitals and other public buildings. But, these environments present challenges for bird control. Large numbers of people may use the site…
Save Our Seabirds' road to recovery from hurricanes Helene and Milton has been a series of successes, from the initial cleanup of the grounds to a complete rebuilding of the center's outdoor classroom. But one of the biggest pieces of…
That Thursday morning, though, Freeland noticed an unusual bird darting around in a willow tree. It had a torpedo-shaped body that was roughly the size of a large lime, and a strip of feathers above the eye resembling an eyebrow,…
“This is the first time that the breeding success of a bird has been directly tied to landscape decisions that homeowners make. Quite simply, humans are changing the vegetation of North America with these non-native species,” said Tallamy, professor in…
A camera set up to monitor a bowerbird inadvertently captured a range of wildlife thriving at Yourka after 20 years of bush management, from goannas to bettongs. October 28, 2026 — 12:19pm
The collisions occurred as millions of migrating birds passed through the Chicago area, with volunteers warning that reflective glass and untreated windows can prove deadly for birds As migrating birds flew through the Chicago area the weekend of Oct. 17, Holly…
Michael Gauthier and his 17-year-old daughter, Teagan, enjoy birding together. Whether they’re exploring Ottawa’s green spaces or keeping an eye out closer to home, the hobby offers an opportunity to appreciate wildlife that often goes unnoticed. “It’s something we’ve always…
The enthusiasts - lovingly known as 'twitchers' - descended in their droves on Mundesley over the weekend after reports of a Northern Nutcracker perching in a garden. Around the size of a crow, the species features dark chocolate plumage heavily speckled with…
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