Pictures show three young kestrels, rarely seen in Europe, peeking their heads out of a nest perched in a tree in London.The three young chicks were photographed by Lawrence Chatton, who happened upon … [Read more...] about Picture shows rare kestrel chicks peeking their heads out of nest
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Funny photos show cuckoos fighting off smaller birds for space
An amateur photographer has managed to capture amusing photos of two cuckoos fighting off smaller birds over a spot to relax.The cuckoos, which live on every continent except Antarctica, were spotted … [Read more...] about Funny photos show cuckoos fighting off smaller birds for space
Hummingbirds are able to see millions more colors than humans because of this one incredible feature
The human eye is able to see millions of colors, but thanks to a feature that humans don't have, hummingbirds are able to see millions more colors, a newly published study says.The research notes that … [Read more...] about Hummingbirds are able to see millions more colors than humans because of this one incredible feature
Nasty in pink: Flamingos with brighter feathers are more aggressive than others, study says
Instead of "pretty in pink," perhaps it should be "pugnacious in pink."Flamingos with brighter feathers are more aggressive than their pale counterparts when it comes to fighting for food, a new study … [Read more...] about Nasty in pink: Flamingos with brighter feathers are more aggressive than others, study says
Photographer captures remarkable images of eagle trying to eat rubber duck
This is just one more reason why this month has gone to the birds.A wildlife photographer in Canada captured incredible images of a young eagle attempting to eat a plastic duck before realizing it … [Read more...] about Photographer captures remarkable images of eagle trying to eat rubber duck
Meet ‘Wonderchicken’: Scientists find 67M year-old fossil of ‘world’s first modern bird’
Researchers have discovered "wonderchicken," a 67-million-year-old fossilized bird they believe is the first "modern bird."Known as Asterioornis, the bird was discovered in a limestone quarry near the … [Read more...] about Meet ‘Wonderchicken’: Scientists find 67M year-old fossil of ‘world’s first modern bird’
Texas farmer admits killing bald eagle after spreading fields with poison-laced corn
The owner of a large Texas farm pleaded guilty this past week to a misdemeanor in the poisoning death of a federally protected bald eagle.Leonard Cornelius, 35, of Bay City, was sentenced to one year … [Read more...] about Texas farmer admits killing bald eagle after spreading fields with poison-laced corn
Viral photo shows flock of birds that looks like ‘Loch Ness Monster’
And who says the Loch Ness monster is just a legend?A photographer in the British seaside city of Brighton has captured a remarkable image of a flock of common starlings that looks like the legendary … [Read more...] about Viral photo shows flock of birds that looks like ‘Loch Ness Monster’
Frozen bird discovered in Siberia is 46,000 years old, scientists discover
A frozen bird found in the Siberian permafrost is a 46,000-year-old lark, scientists have revealed.The bird was found in the ground in the Belaya Gora area of north-eastern Siberia in 2018. Scientists … [Read more...] about Frozen bird discovered in Siberia is 46,000 years old, scientists discover
Huge bird migration spotted on weather radar
A huge migration of birds was picked up on a National Weather Service radar in Key West.“Key West radar has had a busy night, but not because of weather! The most impressive display of migratory birds … [Read more...] about Huge bird migration spotted on weather radar
