The traces of organic material found in fossil feathers are remnants of pigments that once gave birds their color, according to Yale scientists whose paper in Biology Letters opens up the potential to depict the original coloration of fossilized birds and their ancestors, the dinosaurs. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

There are about 9,000 species of birds. With this numerous number, there are colorful birds, large and small birds and there are also creepy-looking birds. Here are some of the creepiest-looking winged animals. picked by cactushair 9 months ago

About 20 airports around the U.S. now use border collies to chase birds. Cincinnati's Lunken Airport is another location where large birds, particularly geese, had many collisions with airplanes before the border collies came to the airfield.
*Who let the dogs out* picked by Bornbad 11 months ago

Dating tips for birds

Check out the links on the page for more courtship information! picked by suebe 3 years ago

A bloom of ocean algae that produces a toxic acid has sickened and killed hundreds of birds, sea lions and dolphins in California, environmentalists said. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Amazing and Fascinating Captures of the Most Colorful Birds picked by cactushair 9 months ago

Nerds of the world, take heart. Brainy male birds have more luck with females than do their less-intelligent counterparts, according to a study of the Australian bowerbird. Researchers claim this is the first study to show a link between smarts and mating success in any species. picked by Bingo 3 months ago

Neurons in brains of one songbird species equipped with a built-in suicide program that kicks in at the end of the breeding season have been kept alive for seven days in live birds by researchers trying to understand the role that steroid hormones play in the growth and maintenance of the neural song system picked by bjk1903 1 year ago

OK, there is many pictures of dead birds. However, the last one is funny and everyone is living picked by wildminou 2 years ago

Brightly coloured birds can become infected with bacteria that eat their feathers.

That in turn can affect the health of the birds and dull their plumage.

The discovery comes from a study that found that 99% of all Eastern bluebirds surveyed in Virginia, US were infected with feather-degrading bacteria. picked by Bingo 4 months ago

Whereas most birds are sole proprietors of their nests, some tropical species “time share” together – a discovery that helps clear up a 150-year-old evolutionary mystery regarding how two species can evolve without some geographical separation such as a mountain range picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Amazing illustrations painted directly on to feathers picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Humpback whales have come up with a novel way for getting an easy snack - stealing birds' dinners. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago

It seemed like a good idea at the time: Remove all the feral cats from a famous Australian island to save the native seabirds. But the decision to eradicate the felines from Macquarie island allowed the rabbit population to explode and, in turn, destroy much of its fragile vegetation that birds depend on for cover, researchers said Tuesday. picked by AutumnLotus 11 months ago

Using sound to communicate is common to many animal species, but learning different ways to use the tools physiology gave them to create more complex means of communication is rare. Human language is the most obvious example, but we alone among primates are capable of vocal learning (though other kinds of mammals including dolphins, whales, and a few species of bats and seals do learn their vocali... read full post picked by 2manyusernames 10 months ago

As you know, birds defecate on an average of every 20 minutes, and depending on the size of the bird this can be a messy experience. No longer will you chase your companion with a towel and bottle of disinfectant, instead dress him or her in Jungle Wear Bird products. picked by AutumnLotus 12 months ago

FRANKLIN — Neighbors in the Griggstown section were left this weekend shoveling up hundreds of dead birds that apparently had been killed a few days earlier in an attempt by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to reduce their numbers. picked by hogstr 10 months ago

Am Wu has amazing photographs, mainly of reptiles but there's other animals such as birds and fish. Check out his portfolio, particularly his "The Exotic" albums.

*Just a heads up to anyone who may have a phobia - there's also pictures of Spiders, Scorpions and other insects in the "The Exotic III" album. picked by Steffanie 8 months ago

Climate change has already had documented effects on species living across the globe, from polar bears in the Arctic to coral reefs in the tropical seas. While some changes are specific to certain types of animals, others seem to be more universal.
*jumbo shrimp need not apply* picked by Bornbad 4 months ago

New animals species are constantly discovered, even if they’re in a smaller number than those lost forever. After rounding upthe rarest animals in the world and the most endangered animals in the world, here is a list of the new species recently discovered in the world, including pictures and information on their habitat. picked by maxriter 2 years ago