Farmers and consumers alike have long worried that any trace of bird droppings on lettuce spells disaster for our salads. New research suggests that fear might be overblown. Tiny spots from small birds, it turns out, aren’t as hazardous as many believed, offering a bit of relief to growers who want to keep wildlife around […]
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Rare bird spotted in Ohio for potentially the first time
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A rare bird was spotted in Ohio, being documented in the Buckeye State for potentially the very first time. The Ohio Division of Wildlife shared photos on social media of a lazuli bunting officials say was spotted in Meigs County, about three hours from Pittsburgh. “This is very likely the first documented […]
California Man Charged in Lake Gregory Bird Killing
A man has been arrested after allegedly killing a Great Egret, a bird cherished by the local community at Lake Gregory Regional Park in the San Bernardino Mountains. Jeremey Jansen, 36, was filmed allegedly throwing a rock at the bird as it perched on a pontoon, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. Witnesses […]
New Species of Bird Discovered in South America
The newly-discovered species belongs to Trichothraupis, a genus that was established in 1851 and, until now, included only one species: the black-goggled tanager (Trichothraupis melanops). These forest-dwelling birds live in pairs or in small groups, and feed on fruit and arthropods, regularly feeding on army ant swarms. They are common in the Atlantic Forest, where […]
High-Rise Buildings in Chicago Threaten Birds
Each year, thousands of migratory birds face significant risks as they pass through urban areas like Chicago. The city’s tall buildings and illuminated structures, especially at night, create hazardous conditions for birds traveling along major migratory paths. These birds, often confused by artificial lighting, crash into windows and structures, leading to injury or death. Organizations […]
Veterinarian’s Home Found Overrun with Over 200 Birds
A veterinarian’s home in Long Island became the site of one of the worst animal hoarding situations ever encountered, with over 200 birds and other creatures found living in squalor. The Nassau County SPCA was alerted to the home in Woodbury after a service worker discovered deceased cats in the yard on Wednesday, prompting officials […]
Discover the world’s oldest wild bird — still going strong in its 70s
The oldest wild bird in the world is widely thought to be the rather remarkable Laysan albatross known as Wisdom, who lives on the Midway Atoll in the North Pacific Ocean. Initially ringed by biologist Chandler Robbins in 1956 when she arrived on the island to breed, she is estimated to be an amazing 73 […]
These ‘Lost’ Bird Species Haven’t Been Seen in at Least a Decade – and Scientists Want Help Finding Them
Nearly 12,000 species of birds exist in the wild, and every day, humans document their sightings of the animals. But a handful of avian species haven’t been spotted in years—or, in some cases, in more than a century. Now, scientists have compiled an up-to-date list of “lost” birds—and they’re asking members of the public to […]