Birds
Father, two sons arrested on suspicion of trapping songbirds in near-invisible nets
Illegal bird hunting, which the INPA says also occurs in other regions of the Mediterranean Basin and the Middle East, threatens migratory bird populations and can cause significant harm.
Discover Botmia Reservoir: The Golan’s peaceful hidden gem
Rare bird spotted over weekend for only second time in Israel
Israeli birdwatcher finds 30 migrating white storks dead under utility poles in Jordan Valley
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Saving the Israeli vulture: A lifeline for the biblical bird of prey
Until the 1950s, there were still an estimated 1,000 pairs of vultures in Israel. Today, there are fewer than 200 such birds.
WHO warns bird flu 'significant concern' as virus spreads between cows
Analyses of viruses found in the cows have so far not found any changes affiliated with transmission between people.
New study reveals birds convey politeness through wing gestures
While most non-verbal gestures have mostly been studied in humans and primates, Japanese researchers found that a small bird species uses wing movements to convey messages.
Rare African warbler spotted on Haifa beach
The African desert warbler, or Curruca deserti, is a small songbird typically found in northwest Africa. This was the second known sighting in Israel, after a first in 2013.
