Do Bird Songs Change Over Time – Here’s a Bird Song Time Machine
Why Should You Care?
Bird culture is real: Songs change over time, just like slang or memes! Â
About These Rare Birds Citron-crested Cockatoos From Sumba (Indonesia)
Alright, so let’s talk about these super rare birds, the Citron-crested Cockatoos, living on this Indonesian island called Sumba. They’re in big trouble, basically, and scientists are trying to figure out why.
How We Learned Starlings Don’t Take Directions From Just Anybody Stuarts Story Chapter 1
Revisiting Perdeck’s Legendary Avian Migration Experiments: Or, How We Learned Starlings Don’t Take Directions From Just Anybody
The Future of Migration: Adapting to a New World ~ Stuarts Story Chapter 2
Let’s imagine for a moment that Stuart is the adventurous type. Perhaps he’s one of the first starlings to realize that his traditional wintering grounds are getting a bit too crowded—or a bit too warm—for comfort. So, he decides to strike out in a new direction, maybe heading further north than any starling has before.
A New Dawn: Stuart’s Next Chapter ~ Stuarts Story Chapter 3
As the sun rises on yet another migration season, Stuart the starling is once again preparing for his epic journey. By now, he’s a seasoned veteran of the skies, and if birds could give TED Talks, Stuart would be headlining with his tales of daring detours and unplanned layovers.
The Case of the Mysterious Green Feathers: Stuart’s Detective Days ~ Stuarts Story Chapter 4
Now, let me tell you about the time Stuart found himself in the middle of a mystery that would have stumped even the sharpest detectives. Yes, you heard that right—Stuart the starling, with his flair for adventure and knack for getting into (and out of) trouble, once dabbled in a bit of sleuthing. And as you might expect, it was anything but ordinary.
Flight of the Shima Enaga, a Japanese Bird Who Looks Like a Cotton Ball
The shimaenaga (Aegithalos caudatus japonicus) is a subspecies of the long-tailed tit that is native to Hokkaido, Japan. They are also known as "snow fairies" because of their white faces, small beaks,…
Why Do English People Salute Magpies?
There is an old counting rhyme that refers to seeing magpies. Like most old verses it has many hundreds of variations, but the first couple of lines are pretty much always the same. Below is how I was taught:
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The Crazy World of Anting: Bird Behavior Purposes Explained
Birds, with their captivating behaviors and vibrant lives, never cease to amaze.
Among the numerous fascinating activities they engage in, anting stands out for its sheer peculiarity and complexity.
Why Are Flocks So Important for Parrots?
Understanding the Social Dynamics of Parrots: The Vital Role of Flocks in Their Lives
Just like humans who thrive in social environments, parrots also find significant benefits in living within groups known as flocks.
