Bird Extinct Outside Captivity Returns to the Wild for the First Time in 40 Years
The Sihek (Guam kingfisher) was extinct in the wild for 40 years. Now, the rare birds are being reintroduced into the ...
Why do birds migrate? Scientists have a few major theories.
Twice a year, across the globe, billions of birds take flight on (Earth-bound) migrations. From hundreds to thousands of ...
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19 Amazing Bird Watching Destinations for Nature Lovers
Bird watching is a captivating way to connect with nature, offering a chance to observe stunning avian species in ...
Extinct-In-The-Wild Birds Released Into Wild For First Time In 40 Years
Global conservation partnership releases the first captive-bred population of Guam kingfishers into the rainforests on ...
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See the Wonders of Bird Engineering in These Photos of Intricate Nests
In tropical regions, researchers have rarely ... some 20 feet above the ground. The bird species is called “penduline” as a ...
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Snuggle Up with the New ‘Smithsonian Handbook of Interesting Bird Nests and Eggs’
Dozens of species feature in the 'Smithsonian Handbook of Interesting Bird Nests and Eggs,' showcasing an array of the ...
Pokeweed may be aggressive but it belongs here: Nature News
Pokeweed (Phytolacca americana) is in fact a native plant, found throughout eastern North America, from Ontario to Maine to ...
Word from the Smokies: Students learn about birds in Smokies and Ecuador
College students learn about birds in the Smokies and Ecuador in a Comparative Temperate–Tropical Ecology and Biogeography ...
Astonishing bird counts at California's dying Salton Sea
What brought a quarter-million birds to the huge, often overlooked lake, and will they return? Answers may lie at their feet.
‘Ents’ in Singapore? New research could uncover right soil conditions for giant trees
Understanding the ideal soil conditions for primary rainforest trees could help their reintroduction in urban areas. Read ...
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'How could they just vaporize a nature preserve?' New life sought for neglected Amherst sanctuary
People who care about the sanctuary, which dates back 50 years, say they're disheartened by its current condition and wonder ...
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On remote Greek island, migratory birds offer climate clues
Gently holding a blackcap warbler in his palm, ornithologist Christos Barboutis blew on its feathers to reveal the size of its belly: a good indicator of how far the bird ...