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'Birds of a feather' may need rewritten

(PhysOrg.com) -- The old proverb, "Birds of a feather flock together," might be in need of a rewrite, according to University of Alberta findings about chickadees. Researchers have divided chickadees into two personality ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Sep 28, 2010 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (5) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Chickadees Tweet About Themselves

A short tweet from a chickadee can tell other birds their sex, species and geographic location, according to new research.

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Apr 28, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (4) | comments 3 | with audio podcast

Scientists: Beak deformities increase in Northwest

(AP) -- Scientists have observed the highest rate of beak abnormalities ever recorded in wild bird populations in Alaska and the Northwest, a study by two federal scientists said.

Biology / Ecology

created Nov 09, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0