Birds

After mass seabird death event, Australia warns of wider H5N1 bird flu threat

"Australians should expect to see more spread and larger numbers now of wildlife being affected," said Agriculture Minister Julie Collins.

A test tube labelled "Bird Flu", eggs and a piece of paper in the colours of the Australian national flag are seen in this picture illustration, January 14, 2023.
A Northern Spotted Owl sits on a tree stump in Stanley Park on August 4, 2009 in Vancouver, Canada.

To save one endangered owl species, scientists back waging war on another

"After a few minutes I saw movement near the male, and then a female appeared at his side along with four fledglings"

Returned from the beach in Ashdod, and discovered a whole family of birds of prey

Customs inspectors at Ben-Gurion Airport thwarted an attempt to smuggle about 20 parrots of special breeds

Ben-Gurion Airport customs inspectors stunned: This is what a passenger returning from Poland hid


66 million years ago, Antarctica was lush, temperate, and home to the oldest modern bird and T-Rex

A recently analyzed near-complete fossil skull found in Antarctica has revealed Vegavis iaai to be the oldest known modern bird, according to a study published in Nature.

66 million years ago, Antarctica was lush and temperate. It was home to both the oldest modern bird, and the T-Rex.

Germany's 'Hour of Winter Birds' reveals dwindling numbers

The usually common great tits and blue tits were reported less frequently this year, likely due to mild temperatures.

 Germany's 'Hour of Winter Birds' reveals dwindling numbers.

Aviation's efforts to prevent bird strikes, from chickens at engines to hawks at airports

The plane crash at Jeonnam Muan International Airport in South Korea has brought renewed attention to the dangers posed by bird strikes in aviation.

 Throwing chickens at engines, and employing hawks in airports--how the aviation industry attempts to mitigate bird strikes.

War Wounds All: Hope for Injured Animals in Northern Israel

New from The Jerusalem Post and KKL-JNF: FREE e-book that details the work of the Agamon Wildlife Rehabilitation Centerץ

Rescuing Hope: A Lifeline for Injured Animals in Northern Israel

How old is too old? 74-year-old Wisdom the albatross lays first egg in four years

Biologists are optimistic her egg will hatch, with a 70-80% chance of success.

 A gigantic albatross egg.

Looking at the intelligent western jackdaw, which can be found in Shfelat Yehuda, Beit Guvrin areas

In general, the western jackdaw can be seen from the North to the southern line of Dimona.

The intelligent western jackdaw, which can be found in Shfelat Yehuda, Beit Guvrin areas.

Scientists uncover 80-million-year-old ancient bird's brain structure

The fossilized skull of Navaornis is almost perfectly intact, a rarity for such an ancient specimen.

 Navaornis hestiae. Bird brain.

Colombian rancher finds largest known fossil of three-meters tall “Terror Bird” in Tatacoa Desert

Fossil bears tooth marks from giant crocodile, hinting at how the predator met its end.

 “Terror Bird”. Illustration.

Hula Valley wild life center treats young buzzard suffering from avian pox

The long-legged buzzard with spectacular chestnut brown plumage, is one of the most impressive raptors in Israel.

 In the Hula Valley the Agamon Wildlife Rehabilitation Center  is saving one of the most impressive birds of prey in Israel, August 1, 2024.

New study finds birds of prey use unique air sac to soar to great distances

Unlike the lungs of mammals, bird lungs do more than just breathe. An air-filled sac within the birds’ lungs is thought to increase the force the birds use to power flight muscles while soaring.

 A Bald Eagle soars over the Hudson River off Nyack, New York, U.S., May 11, 2024.