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Extinction Risk Factors for New Zealand Birds Today Differ from Those of the Past
August 2, 2012 — What makes some species more prone to extinction? A new study of nearly 300 species of New Zealand birds -- from pre-human times to the present -- reveals that the keys to survival today differ from ... > full story -
Cuckoo Tricks to Beat the Neighborhood Watch
August 2, 2012 — To minimize the chance of being recognized and thus attacked by the birds they are trying to parasitize, female cuckoos have evolved different ... > full story -
An Avian Flu That Jumps from Birds to Mammals Is Killing New England's Baby Seals
July 31, 2012 — A novel avian influenza virus has acquired the ability to infect aquatic mammals and was responsible for an outbreak of fatal pneumonia that recently struck harbor seals in New England, according to ... > full storyMore: -
Darker Wings for Monarch Butterflies Mean Better Flight
July 25, 2012 — For monarch butterflies, redder wings are correlated with better flight performance, according to new ... > full story -
Songbirds Migrate on Strict Schedule
July 25, 2012 — A new study finds that songbirds follow a strict annual schedule when migrating to their breeding grounds – with some birds departing on precisely the same date each ... > full story -
Birds' Perceptual and Maneuvering Abilities Inspire Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
July 25, 2012 — Scientists are looking at birds' perceptual and maneuvering abilities as inspiration for small unmanned aerial vehicle autonomy. They are examining the control and behavioral processes of birds and ... > full story -
What It Takes to Be the Perfect Invading Parasite
July 18, 2012 — Scientists have just documented the characteristics of invading parasites, using malaria in New Zealand bird ... > full story -
Helping Family Is Key for Social Birds
July 12, 2012 — Social birds that forgo breeding to help to raise the offspring of other group members are far more likely to care for their own close relatives than for more distant kin, a new study has found. The ... > full story -
Fossil Egg Links Dinosaurs to Modern Birds
July 12, 2012 — Researchers have discovered a series of dinosaur eggs with a unique characteristic: they are oval in shape. The discovery supports the theory that birds and non-avian theropods, dinosaurs from the ... > full story -
Taking a Bird's Eye View Could Cut Wildlife Collisions With Aircraft
July 9, 2012 — Using lights to make aircraft more visible to birds could help reduce the risk of bird strikes, new research has found. The study examined how Canada geese responded to different radio-controlled ... > full story
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