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July 20, 2021 A 17-year study in Oregon, Washington and California found that removal of invasive barred owls arrested the population decline of the northern spotted owl, a native species threatened by invading ...
Dec. 17, 2021 Forest restoration treatments can reduce future fire severity and benefit populations of California spotted owls, even with temporary disruptions within owl habitats in the Sierra Nevada, ...
May 3, 2021 The Bornean subspecies of Rajah scops owl (Otus brookii brookii), documented in the wild for the first time since 1892, may be its own unique species and deserving of a conservation designation. ...
Feb. 14, 2024 A recent genetic discovery has revealed that the pale grey plumage of the tawny owl is linked to crucial functions that aid the bird's survival in cold environments. As global temperatures rise, ...
Mar. 25, 2021 Researchers described two new species of screech owls that live in the Amazon and Atlantic forests, both of which are already critically endangered. The scientists determined that the birds belonged ...
June 2, 2022 The world's only nocturnal hawk -- Australia's Letter-winged kite -- may not be any better at seeing in the dark than its closest, day-hunting relatives. An international study has revealed ...
Jan. 23, 2024 Owls produce negligible noise while flying. While many studies have linked the micro-fringes in owl wings to their silent flight, the exact mechanisms have been unclear. Now, a team of researchers ...
Jan. 18, 2022 Researchers used the characteristics of owl wings to inform airfoil design and significantly reduce trailing-edge noise. The team used noise calculation and analysis software to conduct a series of ...
Nov. 1, 2022 A new species of owl has just been described from Príncipe Island, Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe. Testimonies from local people suggesting its existence date back to ...
Nov. 30, 2022 Several of great gray owls' physical features, especially parts of their wings and face, help them correct for sonic distortions caused by snow, enabling them to find hidden, moving food with ...