Why Do Some Bird Species “Bathe in Ants”?
The behavior of some bird species engaging in "anting" is a unique and still mysterious phenomenon that scientists are studying. However, there are several main hypotheses proposed to explain this ...
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Bird species at risk of extinction due to… “mistaken love”
One of the unique bird species in the Southern Hemisphere is facing a critical decline in population due to habitat loss and a rather surprising reason: mis-mating. Black-eared Miner predominantly ...
Shocking Research: Rain is the Cause of Many Bird Couples’ Divorce
A monogamous bird species in Seychelles shows higher divorce rates following periods of insufficient or excessive rainfall.According to a new study published in the Journal of Animal Ecology, rainfall impacts ...
Why are the bodies of birds almost never seen?
Birds are commonly seen in our daily lives, and whenever we look up at the sky, we often spot birds flying overhead. However, many people have noticed a phenomenon: it ...
600 extinct bird species due to humans, countless damaged ecosystems
Without an effective conservation strategy, the extinction of bird species will have catastrophic consequences.The human impact on nature has not only caused hundreds of bird species to disappear but also ...
Why Did Birds Survive While Dinosaurs Went Extinct?
After the asteroid event that struck Earth 66 million years ago, some toothless bird species may have survived due to their foraging abilities.Birds evolved from dinosaurs approximately 160 million years ...
The Most Resilient Bird: Flying Thousands of Miles Without Food and Drink
The Great Snipe can fly 4,000 miles (over 6,000 km) at a speed of 60 miles per hour without stopping to eat or drink.The Great Snipe, also known as a ...
The Secret of Birds: How Can They Swallow Large Prey Without Any Injury?
How can some small bird species swallow large prey without any issue?Exploring the Secrets of BirdsHave you ever witnessed birds swallowing their prey whole in a single gulp? In animal ...
Are Birds Really Reptiles?
When we think of reptiles, we often picture scaly creatures like lizards or crocodiles slithering through swamps or wetlands. However, few people realize that birds, with their entirely different appearance, ...
Why Do Birds Often Fly Into Windows?
According to a study conducted in 2014, approximately 1 billion birds die in the U.S. each year due to collisions with windows and glass surfaces.The behavior of birds often surprises ...
