Ever wondered what role the neck serves? Besides holding the head in place, of course. Depending on the bird's diet and hunting style, necks adapt to help the bird survive. Not only that but sometimes ...

The Nicobar Islands are a biodiversity hotspot, home to unique species found nowhere else. Long isolated, these islands have ...

People traipse cross-country to see clouds of kites, or to catch a glimpse of a golden eagle in its highland home, and webcams fixed on the nests of ospreys, owls and peregrine falcons draw huge ...

There is a large family of birds belonging to the blackbird family, but an invasive species often causes confusion.

They display red, yellow, and orange on their ... Lilac Crowned Amazon These birds, like most Amazon parrots, have green over majority of their body with deep lilac on the top of their head. They are ...

Once considered a "very rare" bird, red kites are now spotted over the UK, thanks to a successful reintroduction. The Wildlife Trust said that red kites were once considered a threat to game birds ...

Michael Finn, head of Bird & Bird Ireland, said: “Susan’s arrival at Bird & Bird is an important part of our continued growth in Ireland.” ...

Red-headed birds have often held symbolic meaning across cultures ... pigments and structure. Carotenoids: These are yellow or orange pigments found in the food birds eat, like fruits, insects, and ...

Empty headed? Largest study of its kind proves 'bird brain' is a misnomer Date: January 21, 2025 Source: Flinders University Summary: It's difficult to know what birds 'think' when they fly, but ...

It is also found that the birds absorb oxygen quicker and more than other birds. The bar-headed goose has a light grey body, orange legs and a yellow bill. It has a white head and two dark bars. It is ...