Birds
Sunrise, migration, and birdwatching: A new site opens on the Carmel coast
Ma’agan Michael Birdwatching Park, between the Taninim River and Mediterranean, offers guided tours, bird sightings, and serves as a major stopover on the migration route.
Israel's noise pollution upsets animals as much as people - but can be reduced, study finds
'The Morning the Apples Began to Sing': A story of wonder and imagination - review
Russian cyborg pigeon drones begin real-world testing phases, sparking concern over military misuse
In Hula Valley, a Hanukkah crane ritual connects modern families, ancient texts - opinion
Israel’s bird migrations offer a Hanukkah ritual that echoes the natural world Jeremiah once used to teach his people.
Sharks, pigeons may have something in common - the electric sensors in their ears - study
The inner ear tissue in pigeons, which contains “cells with highly sensitive electric sensors,” resembles that of sharks, which use it for hunting.
Early bird flu season brings sharp rise in cases in Europe and North America
The US has already culled about 8 million birds since September, a slight increase from last year, government data showed.
Washington State resident dies in first confirmed H5N5 bird flu case, health department says
The deceased was likely exposed to the flu by domestic poultry or wild birds, and public health officials state the risk to the general public remains low.
Ancient Carmel cave dwellers hunted in lakes and marshes, not the sea, new study reveals
Researchers found that Natufian culture hunters on Mt. Carmel systematically hunted waterfowl in freshwater lakes during the Ice Age. The bird bones show a rich diet and ancient lifestyle.
White's thrush spotted in Israel for the first time by local birdwatcher
White's thrush is a small bird from the thrush family whose natural habitat spans the northern forests of Asia, from the continent’s northeast to the slopes of the Ural Mountains.
Feathered foes: The hidden dangers of urban pigeons
Extreme heat - not deforestation - is the main driver of tropical bird collapse
An analysis of 3,000 bird species during 70 years found tropical populations currently face around 30 extreme heat days per year versus three in the mid-20th century.
‘Miracle in the Mountains’: Kiwi bird rediscovered after 50-years in New Zealand
The Department of Conservation flew ranger Iain Graham and his dog Brew to Adams Wilderness. They found the elusive female kiwi and collected feathers for DNA confirmation-called “almost miraculous.”
Colossal Biosciences launches project to revive the extinct giant Moa Bird
Colossal aims to decode the giant moa’s DNA to revive it by genetically modifying its closest living relatives - emus and tinamous - using ancient DNA integration.
