A Louisiana island that provides a crucial nesting ground for pelicans and other seabirds is being restored to nearly its former size after decades of coastal erosion and a devastating offshore oil spill 10 years ago.
Environment
Feb 3, 2020
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Faced with a soaring population of noisy parakeets affecting the environment city authorities in Madrid said Monday they have decided to take steps to cut their numbers.
Ecology
Oct 7, 2019
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Jackdaws can learn from each other to identify "dangerous" humans, new research shows.
Plants & Animals
Sep 24, 2019
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Fire is a natural part of western forests, but the changing nature of fire in many parts of North America may pose challenges for birds. One bird in particular, the Black-backed Woodpecker, specializes in using recently-burned ...
Ecology
Aug 6, 2019
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Just as humans are usually left- or right-handed, other species sometimes prefer one appendage, or eye, over the other. A new study reveals that American robins that preferentially use one eye significantly more than the ...
Ecology
Jul 24, 2019
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A new study has revealed a range of factors that cause a variation in predation by magpies on farmland songbirds.
Ecology
May 29, 2019
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Two Hawaiian crows, or alala, have done something momentous in the struggle to save the critically endangered species.
Ecology
May 15, 2019
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A new study in The Auk: Ornithological Advances suggests that some birds prioritize social information over visual evidence when making breeding choices.
Plants & Animals
May 2, 2019
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A hybrid bird species on the Galapagos Islands could help scientists find a way to stop an invasive fly which is killing off the hatchlings of famous Darwin's finches at an alarming rate, according to new research.
Plants & Animals
Apr 2, 2019
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Research by recent Victoria University of Wellington Ph.D. graduate Dr. Nyree Fea shows significant differences in the way bird species respond to conservation efforts.
Plants & Animals
Mar 28, 2019
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