Birds can add charm and liveliness to your surroundings, but they can also become a significant nuisance for property owners. From causing structural damage to spreading diseases, birds can create various problems that need addressing. Let’s explore the common issues caused by birds and provide effective solutions to keep your property bird-free. Common Problems Caused […]
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![New Species of Bird Discovered on Lesser Sunda Islands New Species of Bird Discovered on Lesser Sunda Islands](https://cdn.sci.news/images/2024/07/image_13064-Caprimulgus-ritae.jpg)
New Species of Bird Discovered on Lesser Sunda Islands
Nightjars are medium-sized nocturnal instectivorous birds in the family Caprimulgidae and the order Caprimulgiformes. These birds are found all around the world, with the exception of Antarctica, and certain island groups such as the Seychelles. Characterized by long wings, short legs, and very short bills, nightjars take flying insects on the wing, usually at night. […]
![For the First Time in Decades, Rare Birds Nest on Restored Chilean Island For the First Time in Decades, Rare Birds Nest on Restored Chilean Island](https://www.onegreenplanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/shutterstock-1458568223-e1717429325496.jpg)
For the First Time in Decades, Rare Birds Nest on Restored Chilean Island
In Pajaros Uno Island, La Higuera, Chile the Island Conservation is celebrating a groundbreaking milestone. For the first time in decades, the rare Peruvian Diving-Petrels, locally known as “yuncos,” have returned to nest on the island. These seabirds, crucial to the ecosystem’s health, have made their comeback less than a year after social attraction efforts […]
![Bulldozers in Darwin begin destroying habitat of hundreds of bird species as Lee Point/Binybara construction begins Bulldozers in Darwin begin destroying habitat of hundreds of bird species as Lee Point/Binybara construction begins](https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/febdecde0528d29f811c563bc1dea565a54ed90d/0_232_3477_2087/master/3477.jpg?width=740&dpr=1&s=none)
Bulldozers in Darwin begin destroying habitat of hundreds of bird species as Lee Point/Binybara construction begins
The destruction of woodland habitat for hundreds of bird species, including the endangered Gouldian finch, has commenced at a popular Darwin site, prompting conservationists, crossbench MPs and residents to condemn the federal government’s failure to protect the area from a defence housing development. As bulldozers moved into Lee Point/Binybara, which has been the focus of […]
![Traffic Noise Pollution Stunts Growth in Baby Birds Traffic Noise Pollution Stunts Growth in Baby Birds](https://i0.wp.com/www.onegreenplanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/shutterstock-1080643229-e1714153566123.jpg?w=750&ssl=1)
Traffic Noise Pollution Stunts Growth in Baby Birds
A recent study published in the journal Science has shed light on the profound impact of noise pollution from city traffic on the development of baby birds, even while they are still inside the egg. Conducted by researchers from Deakin University in Australia, the study reveals alarming findings about the long-term negative effects of noise […]
![Karma strikes whipper-snipper bird killer as boss reveals his grim fate - and whistleblower DIES just days after he released horrific video of the savage act Karma strikes whipper-snipper bird killer as boss reveals his grim fate – and whistleblower DIES just days after he released horrific video of the savage act](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/04/12/06/83447333-0-image-m-3_1712901509041.jpg)
Karma strikes whipper-snipper bird killer as boss reveals his grim fate – and whistleblower DIES just days after he released horrific video of the savage act
The gardener caught on camera whipper-snippering a native Australian bird to death was seriously injured in a car crash months later, Daily Mail Australia can reveal. The shocking footage, which emerged earlier this week, shows an employee of Elly’s Property Services shred a plover with the whipper snipper before stomping on its head and dumping […]
![5 of the Most Spectacular (& Elaborate) Mating Rituals of Birds 5 of the Most Spectacular (& Elaborate) Mating Rituals of Birds](https://i0.wp.com/www.onegreenplanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/shutterstock-1248407563-e1705415267637.jpg?w=750&ssl=1)
5 of the Most Spectacular (& Elaborate) Mating Rituals of Birds
Mating rituals in the animal kingdom vary across species, and birds are no exception. Typically, dances for courtship between birds involve the makes working hard to attract the females’ attention. They use movement, sounds, skills, and good looks to woo their potential partner! 1. Black-Footed Albatross Source: Eric Dale/Youtube The black-footed albatross mating ritual is […]
![5 of the Most Intricate Nests Built by Birds: From Weaving to Sculpting 5 of the Most Intricate Nests Built by Birds: From Weaving to Sculpting](https://i0.wp.com/www.onegreenplanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/shutterstock-2328132543-e1703086342682.jpg?w=750&ssl=1)
5 of the Most Intricate Nests Built by Birds: From Weaving to Sculpting
Ever wondered how birds make their nests so cool? Well, turns out, they’re not just throwing sticks together. Some birds are like real architects, using crazy skills to build nests that are way more than just a place to crash. 1. The Montezuma Oropendola Source: Cornell Lab of Orinthology/Youtube Montezuma Oropendolas live in large colonies […]