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When people see a thin black bird on the water or drying its wings on a tree branch, many can’t tell whether it is an anhinga or a cormorant. One of the easiest ways to see the difference is in ...
Our two pieces of recent research identified that, in response to warming, more than 100 species of Australian birds have developed smaller bodies and bigger beaks over time.
Dark-eyed Juncos, also called snowbirds, were one of the birds a new study found showed an increase in beak surface due to climate change. (Photo courtesy of Cornell Lab of Ornithology/Ken Childs) ...
Ron Gillespie is a volunteer with non-profit, Beak N Wings, a parrot rescue. He says the man behind the 501c.3, Dean Tyson, deserves recognition.
Extraordinary images from this year’s Bird Photographer of the Year award showcase the beauty of birds.
People in coastal areas are urging fishermen and boaters to dispose of fishing line and trash properly after a bird was found with its beak sealed shut from entanglement.
Saha says she would love to see other bird- and wildlife-oriented photography contests recognize images of female birds as well.
Beak sizes increase, and body sizes decrease - but why? How we are slowly unravelling the mystery behind changing body shapes in Australian birds.