Ancient Bees Turned Fossil Bones Into Nests in a Rare Cave Discovery

Thousands of years ago, an owl’s messy leftovers became prime real estate for some very determined bees. Deep inside a cave ...
The New York Times

How to Bring a Bird’s Song Back From the Edge of Extinction

In a new study, wild regent honeyeaters became vocal tutors, teaching their disappearing song to birds in a captive breeding program. By Emily Anthes Regent honeyeaters were once abundant in the ...
The Conversation

Bird losses are accelerating across North America, particularly in farming regions where agriculture is most intensive

François Leroy received funding from the National Science Foundation (OISE-2330423) and from the European Research Council (Grant No. 101044740). Views and opinions expressed are however those of the ...
The Guardian

Small changes in how we garden can make a big difference to birds

Sue Morgan of SongBird Survival warns of dangers such as fur left out for nesting birds by well-meaning pet owners I was pleased to read Stephen Moss’s account of blue tits starting to sing in his ...
Los Angeles Times

H5N1 bird flu spreads to sea otters and sea lions along San Mateo coast, wildlife experts say

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The H5N1 bird flu outbreak has spread to other marine mammals, including a sea otter and sea lion. Wildlife ...
Popular Science

The world’s oldest wild bird has a new grandchick

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Smithsonian Magazine

North American Bird Losses Are Accelerating. New Research Suggests Fertilizers and Pesticides May Be to Blame

North American bird populations are shrinking and, in many places, the rate of their decline is accelerating, likely due to warming temperatures and intensive agriculture, a new study in the journal ...