A newly described species of Tinamou bird may already be at risk of extinction. Adult female Slaty-masked Tinamou (Tinamus resonans). (Credit: Luis Morais / National Museum of Brazil.) A team of ...

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Using camera traps, ornithologists have photographed a previously unknown species of jewel-babbler in the forested karst of the Southern Fold Mountains in Papua New Guinea. The newly-identified ...

In the vast tapestry of Earth’s biodiversity, birds hold a special place. These feathered marvels have captivated human imagination for millennia with their songs, flight, and remarkable adaptations.

A study published in the journal Ornithological Applications shows how conservation organizations are using data from birdwatchers to pinpoint opportunities to reverse population declines. The study, ...

A new generation of birdwatchers are applying the same skillset they used to hunt Pokemon to finding their favourite feathered friends. And their efforts are helping to track the status of some rare ...

In the avian world, mimicry serves as both a powerful defense mechanism and a sophisticated communication tool. Many bird species have evolved remarkable abilities to replicate sounds from their ...

In an effort to achieve their personal goals, two bird enthusiasts in Alabama set a record for how many bird species were spotted in the state in a single year. Andrew Lydeard, 36, works in bird ...

Automatic, wall-to-wall monitoring of forests from remote sensing data is a dream slowly becoming a reality. One barrier to development is the laborious task of developing quality ground reference ...