The ancestors of ostriches and emus were long-distance fliers. Here's how we worked this out

Aside from being a delight to watch, flight in birds is regarded by many cultures as a symbol of freedom, and a source of ...

Rare Hybrid Bird Discovered in Texas Backyard

Scientists in Texas confirmed the existence of a rare hybrid bird, the offspring of a green jay and a blue jay. It’s one of the first known cases of climate change driving two species into the same ...

Birding by ear: How to learn the songs of nature’s symphony with some simple techniques

When you’re birding by ear, you use the same skills as when you’re recognizing music; listening to sounds, patterns, changes in pitch, in tone and in volume, but in nature rather than in music. You ...
BirdGuides

Noisy city nights disrupt dawn birdsong, study finds

A study in Proceedings of the Royal Society B finds that light and noise pollution in cities disrupt birds' sleep, leading to fewer and less complex songs and altered calls. Experiments with Common ...
The Mirror

Common UK bird can mimic human voices and is 'clever as chimpanzees'

A British garden bird has been found to be so clever it can solve problems and even mimic human voices, according to a professor's discovery. Several common species have demonstrated thinking ...
Daily Express

Common UK birds can speak even mimicking human voices

A British garden bird is so clever it can solve problems ‘mimic human voices’, a professor has discovered. Several common species have a thinking ability which has been noted over centuries, but only ...
animalsaroundtheglobe

13 Common Birdwatching Mistakes and How to Fix Them

Birdwatching is a rewarding hobby that connects us with nature in profound ways. Whether you’re identifying a vibrant cardinal in your backyard or tracking an elusive warbler during migration, the joy ...
Yahoo

The Common Backyard Bird You Don't Want To See Anywhere Near Your Bird Feeder

Multiple types of birds at a bird feeder - Nitr/Shutterstock Having a bird feeder in your backyard can indeed be a rewarding experience. There are many things you should be looking for in a bird ...
Scientific Research Publishing

Khoury, F. and Alshamlih, M. (2016) First Evidence of Colonization by Common Myna Acridotheres tristis in Jordan, 2013-2014. Sandgrouse, 37, 22-24.

ABSTRACT: The blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque in the city of Al-Quds (Jerusalem), Palestine, which extends over an area of 144 thousand square meters (144 dunums), is of great importance to Palestinians, Arabs ...
Scientific Research Publishing

Handal, E.N. and Qumsiyeh, M.B. (2021) Status and Distribution of the Invasive Common Myna Acridotheres tristis in the West Bank, Palestine. Sandgrouse, 43, 658-665.

ABSTRACT: The blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque in the city of Al-Quds (Jerusalem), Palestine, which extends over an area of 144 thousand square meters (144 dunums), is of great importance to Palestinians, Arabs ...
animalsaroundtheglobe

The Bird That Can Imitate Human Speech Better Than a Parrot

When we think of talking birds, parrots typically come to mind first. African Greys, Amazons, and Cockatoos have long held the spotlight for their impressive vocal abilities. However, there’s another ...