The Clever Ways Common Redpolls Survive Harsh Northern Winters
November 28, 2016 —
Instead of flying south, these birds hunker down—and eat a lot.
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The Common Swift Is No Longer the Fastest-Flying Animal
November 21, 2016 —
And here's a surprise: It wasn't even dethroned by another bird.
Why Frigatebirds Can't Float
November 21, 2016 —
The seabirds can stay aloft over the open ocean for months, but they don't really have a choice.
The Surprising Way Seabird Poop Helps Keep the Arctic Cool
November 17, 2016 —
New research suggests that the ammonia in seabird waste plays a part in the formation of sunlight-reflecting clouds.
The Origins of Our Misguided Hatred for Pigeons
November 14, 2016 —
Perhaps the problem with those “rats with wings” lies with us, not them.
Why Do Some Seabirds Eat So Much Plastic? It Smells Like Food.
November 09, 2016 —
New research shows that certain seabirds associate a scent produced by common plastics with potential meals—much to their detriment.
How Golden Eagles Spot Prey from Incredible Distances
November 08, 2016 —
The secret is in the density of their visual cells.
The Common Swift Is the New Record Holder for Longest Uninterrupted Flight
November 07, 2016 —
Scientists have found that the birds can stay in the air for 10 months straight. That is a very long time.
Pied Butcherbirds, Virtuosos of the Bird World, Croon Like Jazz Singers
October 20, 2016 —
The Australian songbirds structure their songs like improvisational jazz riffs, according to a new study.
