New research reveals monk parakeets, aka Quaker parrots, use unique vocal fingerprints to stand out in noisy cities.
The Discovery in Barcelona’s Skies
Scientists tracked 229 wild monk parakeets in Barcelona for two years, recording **5,599 calls** to answer a burning question:Â Â
Poaching is a significant global issue, affecting nearly half of all bird species, with songbirds and parrots being particularly vulnerable.
The challenge in addressing this problem is proving whether a bird sold as a pet was poached from the wild or bred in captivity.
Bird photography has become a popular form of ecotourism that can impact birds in various ways. A recent study in southern China looked at how bird photography affects nest predation and feeding frequency, providing some surprising insights.
What This Study Is About
Scientists in Finland wanted to learn about how birds use trash bins in cities to find food. They watched birds at trash bins in six different Finnish cities and studied how the birds behaved, especially when extra food was placed on the bins.
Why Should You Care?
Bird culture is real: Songs change over time, just like slang or memes! Â
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.
Revisiting Perdeck’s Legendary Avian Migration Experiments: Or, How We Learned Starlings Don’t Take Directions From Just Anybody
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.
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.
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.
