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New Bird Species Discovered In Gabon, Africa
Scientists have discovered a
new species of bird in
Gabon, Africa, that was,
until now, unknown to the
scientific community. The
newly found olive-backed
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Distinguishing Between Two Birds Of A Feather
The bird enthusiast who
chronicled the adventures of
a flock of red-headed
conures in his book "The
Wild Parrots of Telegraph
Hill" knows most of the
parrots by name, yet most of
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Brown Tree Snake Could Mean Guam Will Lose More Than Its Birds
Brown tree snakes have come
to embody the bad things
that can happen when
invasive species show up
where they have few
predators. But new research
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Tuning In To A New Language On The Fly: Effects Of Context And Seasonality On Songbird Brain
New research has shown that
exposure to a changed
acoustic and social
environment can rewire the
way the brain processes
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Birds Move Farther North; Climate Change Link Considered
August 13, 2008 — Scientists have documented, for the first time in the northeastern United States, that a variety of bird species are extending their breeding ranges to the north, a pattern that adds to concerns ... > full story -
Scientists Call For Trial Of 'Hen Harrier Ceiling'
August 13, 2008 — As the grouse shooting season gets under way, two scientists involved in high-profile studies of hen harriers and red grouse at Langholm Moor in Scotland have called for field trials of a "ceiling" ... > full story -
European Birds Flock To Warming Britain, While Some Northern Species Not Faring As Well
July 30, 2008 — Rare southern species of birds are on the increase in the British Isles as a result of climatic change, researchers ... > full story -
'Chicken And Chips' Theory Of Pacific Migration
July 30, 2008 — A new study of DNA from ancient and modern chickens has shed light on the controversy about the extent of prehistoric Polynesian contact with the ... > full story -
Birdsong Not Just For The Birds: Bio-acoustic Method Also Hears Nature’s Cry For Help
July 28, 2008 — Computer scientists have developed a kind of 'Big Brother' for birds. This has nothing to do with entertainment, but a lot to do with the protection of nature. The new type of voice detector involved ... > full story -
Parasites Vastly Outweigh Predators In Estuaries: Could Have Significant Ecological Implications
July 24, 2008 — In a study of free-living and parasitic species in three estuaries on the Pacific coast of California and Baja California, researchers have determined that parasite biomass in those habitats exceeds ... > full story -
Raptors Survival Can Be Threatened By Ingesting Lead And Cadmium
July 23, 2008 — Environmental pollutants accumulate in birds of prey, and in some cases, these can cause death. A comparative study of raptors in Galicia and Extremadura undertaken by Spanish researchers has ... > full story -
How Birds Spot The Cuckoo In The Nest
July 21, 2008 — It's not always easy spotting the cuckoo in the nest. But if you don't, you pay a high price raising someone else's chick. How hosts distinguish impostor eggs from their own has long puzzled ... > full story -
Detecting Flu Viruses In Remote Areas Of The World
July 17, 2008 — Researchers are reporting an advance in the quest for a fast, sensitive test to detect flu viruses -- one that requires no refrigeration and can be used in remote areas of the world where new flu ... > full story -
Birds Have A Good Sense Of Smell
July 16, 2008 — Sight and hearing are the most important senses for birds -- this is at least the received wisdom. By studying bird DNA, however, researchers have now provided genetic evidence that many bird species ... > full story
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