Birds
Scientists put a dead chicken in a forest. Vultures gathered, then a carnivore lunged out of the trees
Researchers studying scavenger communities in Ecuador were stunned when a carnivorous mammal attempted to attack a group of vultures.
Seabirds can suffer jet lag that throws them off course, say experts
Manx shearwaters returning to their colonies can veer up to 15 degrees off course when their internal clocks fall out of sync with local time.
Fox finds bird of prey nest in tree – then does something that has never been seen before
Remote cameras in Argentina have filmed Pampas foxes climbing trees and preying on chimango caracara nestlings.
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In the 1980s, California condors went extinct in the wild. 7 were just released near the California-Oregon border
The recent release is part of the Northern California Condor Restoration Program’s efforts to re-establish a healthy population of birds across the species’ historic range.
“It’s awful to see as it leads to slow, painful deaths for birds.” This swan couldn’t swim – until a rescue team swooped in
When a sick, struggling swan was spotted in Kent, a rescue mission set off to save him.
This underwater robot was filming 30m deep off the Californian coast, when an “unexpected visitor” showed up
A cormorant surprised ocean researchers when it photobombed their underwater survey.
Urban birds may be more afraid of women than men – and scientists are struggling to explain why
The difference appeared across 37 different bird species in five European countries
“Unbelievable thing to see”: Drone captures never-seen-before footage of penguin chicks plunging 50 feet into Antarctic Ocean
The dramatic footage was filmed for National Geographic's series Secret Lives of Penguins.
"Once a target is spotted, they plunge into a spectacular high-speed dive at up to 143mph, seizing their victim in enormous talons and killing on impact"
The martial eagle is a formidable hunter
"It’s only 19 hectares in size but hosts a tightly packed crowd of 81,000." 10 biggest bird colonies in the world
Birds travel long distances to get to their favourite breeding grounds, no matter how cramped they may be
It bakes its eggs in an oven and will probably abandon its babies, but is stubbornly faithful to its partner
The rufous hornero has fascinating and brutal habits
“It stood 3m tall and was armed with some of the deadliest weaponry of any prehistoric animal.” 10 biggest prehistoric birds that ever lived
Most birds could fit in the palm of your hand, but these feathered goliaths are on a very different scale - you’d be lucky not to be crushed beneath their feet…
Your garden robin might know exactly who you are and follow you about – but it’s not because it likes you
Robins are deeply embedded in various cultures and are known for being particularly savvy.
Birds can help coral reefs grow faster. Here’s how
Coral reefs are just one environment where birds act as highly effective ‘nutrient processing machines’ in ecosystems
“Each of their massive toenails is as long as a man’s finger, and together these razor-sharp claws exert a crushing, killing, grip” 10 deadliest talons on the planet
With sharp, fearsome talons, these 10 birds possess a deadly ability to capture and kill their prey
"She built a 28-foot bird tower in her garden." 19 extraordinary birding women who changed science forever, but were written out of history
All too often the world of birds is associated mainly with men. Jo Wimpenny remembers some brilliant but overlooked women who advanced our knowledge of birds.
It looks like an egg, but why is one end so pointy?
Could there be a few reasons behind the point?
“None of us were expecting a hunt." Wildlife watchers in awe as peregrine takes down jay right in front of boat
The group were just heading onto land for a stroll when the hunt unfolded right before their eyes.
Eagle snatches owl and carries it into forest – then something wild happens
Scientists in Costa Rica document extraordinary predation event involving three raptor species.
This prehistoric animal lived 150 million years ago – and was a weird mix between dinosaur and bird
The new species of prehistoric bird from the Late Jurassic is described from a fossil unearthed in China.
"Long, curved talons can crush the skull and break the spine of large prey – and carcasses too heavy to carry are dismembered where they fall"
All you ever need to know about the crowned eagle
Purple is nature's rarest colour but purple animals do exist: 9 beautiful, incredible purple animals that look like they've been painted
Against all odds, a quiet miracle has unfolded in the shadow of industrial chimneys
This is how the trumpeter swan made a comeback after only 69 were left
The world's deadliest-ever eagles, including a 18kg mighty, powerful raptor that terrified New Zealanders until its extinction in the 15th century
For a time, humans may have been on the menu for giant, killer eagles that soared over New Zealand, Australia, and Africa.
