Author Mike Toms

Mike Toms

Mike is an ornithologist who has been with the British Trust for Ornithology since 1994. He is the author of Owls, published by Harper Collins Publishers.

Recent articles by Mike Toms
Why is bird poo white

Why is bird poo white, rather than brown like most poop?

Just why is bird poo white? Mike Toms explains
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The heaviest flying bird

What is the world's heaviest flying bird? Meet the heavyweights that somehow get airborne

Did you know the heaviest flying bird weighs between 11–19kg?
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Why do flamingoes stand on one leg

Why do flamingoes stand on one leg?

Have you noticed that lots of flamingos and other water birds often stand on one leg? Mike Toms explains why...
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How do birds fuel migrations

How do birds fuel their migrations? We take a look how they stoke up for lengthy journeys

Mike Toms takes a look at how birds fuel for lengthy migrations
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Why is it called a murder of crows?

Why is it called a murder of crows?

A barn owl hunting at night

How do owls hunt at night?

Just how are owls able to hunt efficiently at night? Mike Toms explains
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Why are some young birds bigger than their parents?

Why are some young birds bigger than their parents?

Just why do some young birds bigger than their parents? Mike Toms explains
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 Can a bird lay eggs of different sizes?

Can a bird lay eggs of different sizes?

Eggs within a clutch may slightly vary in size says Mike Toms, here's why...
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Do birds sweat?

Mike Toms explains how birds keep cool in hot weather
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How quickly do chicks leave the nest?

Eggs and chicks are particularly vulnerable to predation, so the sooner a chick can leave the nest, the better its chances of survival, says Mike Toms
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