Endangered parrots thrive in S. Texas cities

A population of endangered red-crowned parrots is thriving in urban areas of South Texas, research finds.

Texas A&M University • futurity
Sept. 25, 2023 ~9 min

How ducks, geese and swans see the world – and why this puts them at risk in a changing environment

Our airspace has only started to become cluttered recently – many birds are struggling to navigate through it.

Jenny Cantlay, PhD Candidate in Avian Sensory Ecology, Royal Holloway University of London • conversation
Sept. 22, 2023 ~7 min


Moving roadkill could save golden eagles at wind power facilities

Removing road-killed animals that can lead to golden eagles getting hit by cars could help offset the number of birds wind turbines kill.

Carol Clark-Emory • futurity
Sept. 21, 2023 ~7 min

Are bright city lights shrinking some birds’ eyes?

Some birds that live year round in big cities have eyes that are about 5% smaller. Researchers say bright lights may be the cause.

Sara Zaske-Washington State • futurity
Sept. 21, 2023 ~6 min

Some vocal learners are really good problem solvers, too

Vocal learning, problem solving, and brain size among some birds may have evolved in tandem, perhaps as a way to increase biological fitness.

Katherine Fenz-Rockefeller • futurity
Sept. 15, 2023 ~6 min

App Identifies Birds by Sound

VOA Learning English • voa
Sept. 13, 2023 ~3 min

A slacker's guide to climate-friendly gardening

Your less manicured garden has the potential to combat tackle climate change and help wildlife survive.

Aimee Brett, Lecturer in Ecology & Conservation, Nottingham Trent University • conversation
Sept. 6, 2023 ~7 min

Europe's wild bird species are on the brink – but there are ways to bring them back

A new assessment of the population status of Europe’s birds reveals that the number of species that are of conservation concern is increasing.

Esther Kettel, Senior Lecturer in Ecology and Conservation, Nottingham Trent University • conversation
Aug. 18, 2023 ~8 min


Light pollution may lower survival for some backyard birds

Light pollution at night may lower survival for two backyard bird species. But for one, the American robin, it's the opposite.

Laura Oleniacz - NC State • futurity
Aug. 15, 2023 ~6 min

Dune restoration appeals to people, plants, and birds

Dune restoration could increase the resilience of Southern California's urban beaches to sea level rise, report researchers.

Sonia Fernandez-UCSB • futurity
July 31, 2023 ~13 min

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