Birds

In Hula Valley, a Hanukkah crane ritual connects modern families, ancient texts - opinion

Israel’s bird migrations offer a Hanukkah ritual that echoes the natural world Jeremiah once used to teach his people.

Wings beat in perfect unison, massive birds rising into the brightening sky.
Parisian psychologist Catherine Hervais holds a pigeon's toeless foot showing the consequence strings can have on the bird on her daily mission to care for the capital's pigeons in front of the Centre Pompidou (aka Beaubourg) in Paris, France, November 4, 2025.

Sharks, pigeons may have something in common - the electric sensors in their ears - study

A biohazard sticker is seen as researchers work wearing protective suit during a press visit at the Institut Pasteur, where scientists work to monitor and prevent the spread of avian influenza, including the H7N9 bird flu virus, in Paris, France, November 24, 2025.

Early bird flu season brings sharp rise in cases in Europe and North America

Veterinarians vaccinate against bird flu

Washington State resident dies in first confirmed H5N5 bird flu case, health department says


Aviation's efforts to prevent bird strikes, from chickens at engines to hawks at airports

The plane crash at Jeonnam Muan International Airport in South Korea has brought renewed attention to the dangers posed by bird strikes in aviation.

 Throwing chickens at engines, and employing hawks in airports--how the aviation industry attempts to mitigate bird strikes.

War Wounds All: Hope for Injured Animals in Northern Israel

New from The Jerusalem Post and KKL-JNF: FREE e-book that details the work of the Agamon Wildlife Rehabilitation Centerץ

Rescuing Hope: A Lifeline for Injured Animals in Northern Israel

How old is too old? 74-year-old Wisdom the albatross lays first egg in four years

Biologists are optimistic her egg will hatch, with a 70-80% chance of success.

 A gigantic albatross egg.

Looking at the intelligent western jackdaw, which can be found in Shfelat Yehuda, Beit Guvrin areas

In general, the western jackdaw can be seen from the North to the southern line of Dimona.

The intelligent western jackdaw, which can be found in Shfelat Yehuda, Beit Guvrin areas.

Scientists uncover 80-million-year-old ancient bird's brain structure

The fossilized skull of Navaornis is almost perfectly intact, a rarity for such an ancient specimen.

 Navaornis hestiae. Bird brain.

Colombian rancher finds largest known fossil of three-meters tall “Terror Bird” in Tatacoa Desert

Fossil bears tooth marks from giant crocodile, hinting at how the predator met its end.

 “Terror Bird”. Illustration.

Hula Valley wild life center treats young buzzard suffering from avian pox

The long-legged buzzard with spectacular chestnut brown plumage, is one of the most impressive raptors in Israel.

 In the Hula Valley the Agamon Wildlife Rehabilitation Center  is saving one of the most impressive birds of prey in Israel, August 1, 2024.

New study finds birds of prey use unique air sac to soar to great distances

Unlike the lungs of mammals, bird lungs do more than just breathe. An air-filled sac within the birds’ lungs is thought to increase the force the birds use to power flight muscles while soaring.

 A Bald Eagle soars over the Hudson River off Nyack, New York, U.S., May 11, 2024.

Study reveals impact of habitat disturbance on the Arabian babbler bird in the region

A new study led by Prof. Lee Koren of Bar-Ilan University (BIU) in Ramat Gan looked into the profound effects of habitat disturbance on the Arabian babbler.

 An Arabian babbler bird.

KKL-JNF unveils new program to protect migratory birds

In the last 30 years the the migratory bird population in Israel has dropped by more than 10%, according to KKL-JNF, due in part to climate change and the bird flu epidemic. 

  Migratory birds take flight. May, 2024.