Birds
Sharks, pigeons may have something in common - the electric sensors in their ears - study
The inner ear tissue in pigeons, which contains “cells with highly sensitive electric sensors,” resembles that of sharks, which use it for hunting.
Early bird flu season brings sharp rise in cases in Europe and North America
Washington State resident dies in first confirmed H5N5 bird flu case, health department says
Ancient Carmel cave dwellers hunted in lakes and marshes, not the sea, new study reveals
White's thrush spotted in Israel for the first time by local birdwatcher
White's thrush is a small bird from the thrush family whose natural habitat spans the northern forests of Asia, from the continent’s northeast to the slopes of the Ural Mountains.
Feathered foes: The hidden dangers of urban pigeons
Extreme heat - not deforestation - is the main driver of tropical bird collapse
An analysis of 3,000 bird species during 70 years found tropical populations currently face around 30 extreme heat days per year versus three in the mid-20th century.
‘Miracle in the Mountains’: Kiwi bird rediscovered after 50-years in New Zealand
The Department of Conservation flew ranger Iain Graham and his dog Brew to Adams Wilderness. They found the elusive female kiwi and collected feathers for DNA confirmation-called “almost miraculous.”
Colossal Biosciences launches project to revive the extinct giant Moa Bird
Colossal aims to decode the giant moa’s DNA to revive it by genetically modifying its closest living relatives - emus and tinamous - using ancient DNA integration.
Palestinian smugglers arrested with protected birds taped to their bodies
Israel Police stated that the birds were smuggled by the men 'cruelly concealing' them on their bodies.
Power line collisions during migration wound dozens of storks in Golan Heights
“There is an urgent need to explore ways to minimize these injuries, including marking power lines and proactively preparing known migration routes," said a veterinarian.
Rare parrots stolen from Jerusalem zoo returned, suspect arrested
Zoo CEO Sigalit Hertz said that they believe the three individuals were "animal traffickers who knew exactly what to steal."
Thieves steal rare, valuable parrots in Israeli zoo break-in
Chicks were also found dead, and the zoo said it was unclear whether they were poisoned or died from stress.
From dinosaurs to birds: How cranial kinesis shaped evolution
Cranial kinesis allows modern birds to eat a wider variety of foods and use their beaks as multifunctional tools.
Rescued crane returns to the wild just in time for migration
While in repair at the acclimatization center, the crane received specialized orthopedic support for its injured leg to help regain stability.
