Medieval birds of prey thrived on human waste, study finds
Birds of prey in medieval Britain relied far more heavily on scavenging human waste than previously thought, according to ...
California child is presumed positive for bird flu
A child in San Francisco who had red eyes and a fever had a probable case of H5N1 bird flu, according to the city’s ...
Red birds in the snow
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Is it seasonal influenza or bird flu? Here's how to tell
As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) explains, bird flu is a disease caused by the influenza A virus. At ...
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This Near-Extinct Bird Has Returned to the Rice Fields of Japan’s Sado Island
It is actually unlikely that you will happen across a crested ibis in the wild. The native toki of Sado went extinct over ...
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B.C. urban poultry enthusiasts work to keep their birds safe from the avian flu
Martin is among Vancouver’s urban poultry enthusiasts who are taking care to keep their flocks safe and healthy as deadly ...
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Smart bird feeders give close-up views, inspire more watchers
Something about their little eyes and their goofy little faces just drew me in, and now I’m a bird enthusiast.” ...
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On Nature column: Red-bellied woodpeckers are prominent aviary residents of Indiana
Kevin Tungesvick is a lifelong resident of Madison County. An avid naturalist and self-taught botanist, Kevin is author of a ...
Why you should admire red kites but not feed them
An Oxfordshire wildlife group has started a campaign to raise awareness of red kites and encourage people to stop feeding ...
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Birds: A hidden world of color
The beautiful hues and plumes of birds have long drawn the attention and interest of mankind. But, do we really know the true ...
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Move over Big Bird. A big hawk is headed to Toronto FC’s BMO Field home
Toronto FC GM Jason Hernandez, left, and newly named head coach Robin Fraser pose in front of a statue of a giant hawk, the club mascot, outside the MLS club’s training centre, in Toronto, Wednesday, ...
Desert birds are the first to feel the effects of a warming planet. They need our help
Southwestern desert birds live on the edge but have adapted over time. Now the evidence suggests they are struggling to adapt to rapid climate change.