Birds : Science World Report

Jan 15, 2016 05:08 PM EST

How Birds Learn Songs Through Imitation

How do birds learn through imitation? Scientists have taken a closer look at the brain circuitry in young zebra finches.

Jan 13, 2016 08:22 AM EST

Songbirds May Sing Like Human Opera Singers with Complex Vocal Cords

Scientists have studied the vocal muscles on Bengalese finches and have found that they can change function to help produce different parameters of sound, similar to a trained opera singer.

Jan 07, 2016 03:56 PM EST

Dinosaurs Were Probably The Original 'Lovebirds,' Study Reveals

A team of researchers have found evidence, which indicates that dinosaurs may have been the original love birds, where they engaged in mating behaviors similar to birds.

Jan 04, 2016 08:53 AM EST

Flexible Soaring Style Helps Vultures Stay Aloft While Hunting for Carrion

Scientists have found how vultures use small-scale turbulence to stay aloft even when weather conditions don't favor the formation of thermals.

Dec 31, 2015 12:18 PM EST

Barn Swallow Bird Migration Tracked with New Tech Techniques

Scientists may be getting some new insight into bird migration by combining new techniques.

Dec 28, 2015 09:47 AM EST

Removing a Dam Can Cause Incredible Initial Recovery for River Ecosystems

Removing a dam could mean all the difference for ecosystems

Dec 28, 2015 08:23 AM EST

Crows Caught On Camera Building Special Hook Tools

Researchers have captured the first video recording that documents how crows utilize and apply complex tools in the wild.

Dec 21, 2015 10:04 AM EST

Why Birds Don't Go Grey as They Get Old: How They Keep Vibrant Colors

Animal fur goes grey as they get older, just like human hair. But birds remain vibrant throughout their lives. Now, scientists have found how birds maintain their multi-colored plumage over time.

Dec 16, 2015 11:17 AM EST

Wild Parrots Use Tools to Snack on Calcium-Filled Shells

It turns out wild parrots may actually use tools. Scientists have found new evidence that vasa parrots use a novel technique to acquire calcium from seashells.

Dec 12, 2015 07:29 AM EST

How Earth's History Influenced the Evolution of Birds and Their Diversity

The evolution of modern birds was greatly shaped by the history of our planet's geography and climate. Now, scientists are getting a closer look at these changes with the help of DNA evidence.

Dec 06, 2015 03:57 PM EST

How Climate Change May Push Out Northern Birds as Southern Birds Take Control

New research on chickadee species has revealed that southern bird species may be moving far more north than expected. This has important implications as temperatures continue to rise over time.

Dec 03, 2015 06:27 PM EST

91 Percent of Migratory Birds May be at Major Risk on Their Migrations

Migratory birds may be in deep trouble. A new study reveals that just 9 percent of migratory birds receive adequate protection across their entire ranges.