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Meet India's Most Protected Newly Hatched Bird. Tiny Life Guarded Like A VIP By 50 Officials
With only around 150 of these critically endangered birds left in the wild and the last local population reduced to three females.
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Study Reveals Impact Of Heat Extremes On Tropical Birds' Populations
The study found that while shifts in average temperature and rainfall have some influence, the biggest climate threat to birds, particularly in tropical regions, comes from exposure to extreme heat.
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Watch: Killer Whales Recorded Sharing Food With Humans
Scientists found 34 instances where the killer whales approached a human with a range of food items.
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Here's How Environmental and Physical Traits Shape Bird Sounds Across Habitats
A global study of over 100,000 bird sound recordings reveals how environmental and physical factors shape bird communication. Birds adapt their calls in response to habitat noise, with species in noisy areas producing higher-pitched sounds for better visibility. Physical traits like body size and beak shape also play a significant role in sound fre...
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Assam's Purnima Devi Barman Receives 'Green Oscar' Whitley Gold Award 2024
Ms Barman wants to double the global population of the endangered Greater Adjutant Stork to 5,000 by 2030.
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National Birds Day 2024: History, Theme, and Significance
Birds play a vital role in the Indian ecosystem; they help control insect populations, pollinate plants, and disperse seeds.
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Britain Loses 73 Million Birds, Biggest Loss In Sparrow Population: Study
British Trust for Ornithology analysed data since 1970 to report that a number of species has disappeared across the UK.
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79% Indian Birds On Decline, 101 Species Classified "High Concern": Report
There has been a decline in population of 79 per cent of Indian species of birds as per the assessment of current trends, but there is also some good news as the number of Indian peafowls (national bird peacock) has shown a dramatic rise, says a report.
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US, Canada Have Lost 2.9 Billion Birds, Scientists Say People To Blame
From grasslands to seashores to forests and backyards, birds are disappearing at an alarming rate in the United States and Canada, with a 29% population drop since 1970 and a net loss of about 2.9 billion birds, scientists said on Thursday.
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North American Bird Population Fell By Quarter Over 50 Years: Study
The number of birds in the United States and Canada has fallen by an astonishing 29 percent, or almost three billion, since 1970, scientists reported Thursday, saying their findings signaled a widespread ecological crisis.
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Meet India's Most Protected Newly Hatched Bird. Tiny Life Guarded Like A VIP By 50 Officials
With only around 150 of these critically endangered birds left in the wild and the last local population reduced to three females.
-
Study Reveals Impact Of Heat Extremes On Tropical Birds' Populations
The study found that while shifts in average temperature and rainfall have some influence, the biggest climate threat to birds, particularly in tropical regions, comes from exposure to extreme heat.
-
Watch: Killer Whales Recorded Sharing Food With Humans
Scientists found 34 instances where the killer whales approached a human with a range of food items.
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Here's How Environmental and Physical Traits Shape Bird Sounds Across Habitats
A global study of over 100,000 bird sound recordings reveals how environmental and physical factors shape bird communication. Birds adapt their calls in response to habitat noise, with species in noisy areas producing higher-pitched sounds for better visibility. Physical traits like body size and beak shape also play a significant role in sound fre...
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Assam's Purnima Devi Barman Receives 'Green Oscar' Whitley Gold Award 2024
Ms Barman wants to double the global population of the endangered Greater Adjutant Stork to 5,000 by 2030.
-
National Birds Day 2024: History, Theme, and Significance
Birds play a vital role in the Indian ecosystem; they help control insect populations, pollinate plants, and disperse seeds.
-
Britain Loses 73 Million Birds, Biggest Loss In Sparrow Population: Study
British Trust for Ornithology analysed data since 1970 to report that a number of species has disappeared across the UK.
-
79% Indian Birds On Decline, 101 Species Classified "High Concern": Report
There has been a decline in population of 79 per cent of Indian species of birds as per the assessment of current trends, but there is also some good news as the number of Indian peafowls (national bird peacock) has shown a dramatic rise, says a report.
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US, Canada Have Lost 2.9 Billion Birds, Scientists Say People To Blame
From grasslands to seashores to forests and backyards, birds are disappearing at an alarming rate in the United States and Canada, with a 29% population drop since 1970 and a net loss of about 2.9 billion birds, scientists said on Thursday.
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North American Bird Population Fell By Quarter Over 50 Years: Study
The number of birds in the United States and Canada has fallen by an astonishing 29 percent, or almost three billion, since 1970, scientists reported Thursday, saying their findings signaled a widespread ecological crisis.
