KÄkÄpÅ Population Soars to its Highest Number in Almost 50 Years
The world's largest and only flightless parrot has been confined to predator-free islands for decades, but positive winds are blowing.
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Ancient Chicken Laid An Egg That Lasted 1,000 Years Without Being Broken
In Israel, a 1000-year-old chicken egg has been found—and it's still preserved and unbroken, fascinating archaeologists.
Fossil Found by Kids in New Zealand Turns Out to Be 27 Million-Year-old Giant Penguin
A fossilized penguin was found by kids in 2006 in New Zealand, which has now gone on to be a new species, uniting the giant penguin genus.
Rare 'Dinosaur Bird' Patiently Awaits a Lifelong Mate to Populate the Magnificent Species
A rare 'dinosaur' bird is awaiting a new mate after being moved to Exmoor Zoo in an effort to help save the shoebill species.
Farmer Filmed the Adorable Moment His Newborn Quails Caused a Mini Stampede in His Home
He now has 60 quails in total on his flower farm, as well as 90 other birds including pheasants, chickens, ducks, and peafowls
Parrots Kept as Pets Were Taught to Video Call Each Other-and They Loved It
Not only did the birds initiate calls freely, which went well, they seemed to understand that a real fellow parrot was on the other end
Bald Eagle Finally Becomes Foster Dad After Trying to Incubate a Rock for Weeks
Recently, keepers noticed Murphy feathering a "very simple nest" and paying extremely close and doting attention to a single "egg," inside.
Intricate Feather Patterns of an African Bird Inspires New Water Bottle Design
The ingenious and unique feathers of a beloved African bird could provide the inspiration for space-age water bottles which keep liquid still whilst we move. The Namaqua sandgrouse, or "kilkamaine"— an Afrikaans word for the sound they make, is a desert specialist whose breast feathers can soak up water like a sponge and keep it […]
'Nest Man' of India Has Built 250,000 Homes for Sparrows-And Trains Students to Build More (LOOK)
His efforts have resulted in nearly half-a-million nests being made entirely of recycled or biodegradable natural materials.
Not a Single Collision for Seabird Populations in Offshore Wind Farm Says $3M Radar Study
A two-year study on the interactions of several seabird species at an offshore wind farm found 0 cases of birdstrike were recorded.
Cemetery Posts Personal Ad for Lonely Goose Whose Mate Died-and they Find a Match
A cemetery manager played Valentine's Day matchmaker to a lonely widowed goose Blossom whose mate Bud passed away last August.
Study Shows Flamingos with Similar Personality Traits 'Form Cliques' with Like-Minded Friends
For example, bolder birds were shown to stick together, whilst more submissive flamingos formed another group.
North America's Only Native Stork Poised to Fly off the Endangered Species List
Today, the wood stork breeding population has doubled to 10,000 or more nesting pairs and increased its range to MI, AL, NC, GA, and SC.
Discovery: Cockatoos Know to Bring Multiple Tools When Fishing For Nuts-An Ability Only Seen in Chimpanzees
New research has clarified that Goffin's cockatoos do indeed recognize when a job requires more than one tool-and come prepared with a set.
Owl Escapes NYC Zoo But After Survival Instincts Kick-in Officials Give it Some Freedom in Central Park
Continued observation of fugitive Flaco the Owl noted his increasing confidence in traversing Central Park's vast acreage.
An Army of 10,000 Women Saved India's Rarest Stork - While Giving Each Other a New identity
Dr. Purnima Devi Barman credits her "mothering instinct" for her interest in the protection of the greater adjutant (Leptoptilos dubius).
The Humble Pigeon Uses Same Learning Process as Artificial Intelligence, Says Iowa Study
Can a pigeon match wits with artificial intelligence? At a basic level, yes—and showing a level of learning that humans could benefit from.
Bucket Truck Used to Rescue Seagull Entangled in Utility Wires (WATCH)
The Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter in Branford went to the location of the call and found a seagull stuck dangerously stuck in utility wires
Stone 'Bird Palaces' Meld Historic Architecture with Islamic Love of Animals in Istanbul
Dating back to the 13th and 14th century, the bird palaces reflected an Ottoman Empire policy of compassion towards all living things.
Bizarre Creature From China Had a Dinosaur Head on Bird's Body - a Missing Link From 120 Million Years Ago
A new fossil of a 'bizarre' creature shines fresh light on an evolutionary mystery with its T-rex-like skull attached to the body of a bird.
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