Birds

272 mysterious plains-wanderers found in Australian desert. Here's why the discovery is so incredible

Researchers discovered the hidden population of elusive animals in an unexpected shrubland area in South Australia.
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What is the most intelligent bird?

How do we really know these birds are intelligent?
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When researchers strapped tiny cameras to 15 ocean birds in Japan, they made an unexpected discovery

New research has revealed that streaked shearwaters poop mid-flight every 4-10 minutes, potentially delivering vital nutrients to marine life far from shore.
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131 feral cats removed from remote Japanese islands – then something exceptional happens

Since the trapping and removal of cats from Japan's Ogasawara Islands, a native animal has recovered from the brink of extinction.
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Scientists amazed to discover birds 'speak' in code – and it's the same one humans use

Birds talk just like us scientists find
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Why are flamingos pink?

Tropical birds filmed catching flying fish mid-air for first time ever

When researchers fitted tiny cameras to the backs of two red-footed boobies, they got an intimate view of exactly how these acrobatic seabirds hunt.
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Serpent eagles fight off toxic invasion on Japanese island in fascinating way - new study

Crested serpent eagles have evolved toxin resistance to invasive cane toads, say researchers.
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Is it a tutu on stilts? With its fabulous pink plumage, beautiful long legs and elegant neck this bird is the supermodel of the avian world

Instantly recognisable, learn about the flamboyant flamingo in our expert guide, including how to identify each species, diet and best places to see flamingoes in the wild.
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Welcome to Sabah: South-East Asia’s birding paradise

Discover world-class birdwatching in the rainforests and islands of northern Borneo, Malaysia
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It's the fastest animal in the world and its deadly claws can catch prey mid-air: Meet one of the world's most incredible birds of prey

Peregrines are the ultimate urban predator. Learn all about them, including how to spot them ‘stooping’ to catch prey
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It weighs the same as a cat, looks like it's covered with moss and prefers hiking and climbing to flying – meet one of the world's weirdest birds

All you need to know about one of the world's strangest birds
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Tiny golden birds are flooding into Washington, Oregon and Idaho. Here’s why

Warmer temperatures are leading these irrepressible golden-hued birds to expand their range in the USA.
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At 3.6 metres tall, this prehistoric giant is Earth's tallest bird ever. Now 600 years after its extinction scientists are trying to bring it back... Will they succeed?

Biosciences company Colossal plans to create animals resembling the giant flightless birds using DNA technology.
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How to help your garden wildlife in a heatwave: don't let them suffer in silence

As temperatures soar and we revel in the summer sunshine once again, our local wildlife could be struggling to cope! Find out how you can help them through the heatwave.
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This honking ‘satanic turkey’ has a unicorn-like horn, hollow bones and rustles like bubble wrap

The 'air jousting' avian is famed for its loud calls akin to a rubber foot pump with hiccups
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Built for a life above the waves, this legendary long-distance glider has the world's biggest wingspan and can soar for thousands of kilometres without stopping

Spending most of their lives at sea and covering vast distances, little was known about these elusive seabirds until relatively recently. Find out more about albatrosses in this expert guide.
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15 weirdest birds on the planet: meet the strangest wonders of the avian world – including one that asks humans for help and another that smells like a cow

There are plenty of contenders for the weirdest bird list from the 'stinky' hoatzin to the strange-looking secretary bird. Here are our favourite weirdest birds
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It's as long as a football goal, has legs as thick as wrists and is able to rip monkeys from branches with deadly talons: Meet the world's most powerful bird

What are harpy eagles? Where do they live and just how big are they? Learn all about this iconic eagle in our expert guide
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Strange bird from New Zealand set for rare breeding event as 'blood' tree fruits

2026 is a mast year for the rimu tree, meaning critically endangered Kākāpo are due to breed. Here's what conservationists – who say it could result in the largest haul of chicks in recent years – are doing to be ready in time.
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Here's how deer meat could save Scotland's elusive capercaillie

In a new study, researchers say that 'diversionary feeding' reduces the chances of these iconic birds' eggs being eaten by predators.
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"Absolutely stunning": astonishing footage shows falcon attacking foxes in Los Angeles

A wildlife photographer has filmed the moment a peregrine falcon fiercely protects her chicks from red foxes.
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10 amazing Antarctic animals – including one with antifreeze blood and another with razor-sharp teeth to bite air holes in the ice

Discover the most remarkable, captivating wildlife that thrives in one of the least hospitable places on Earth – Antarctica
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