The extremely invasive red-billed leiothrix could pose a threat to Britain’s native bird populations

The extremely invasive red-billed leiothrix could pose a threat to Britain’s native bird populations

A new report warns that a brightly colored subtropical songbird from Asia might colonize Britain’s gardens and forever alter the dawn chorus. According to researchers, the extremely invasive red-billed leiothrix could pose a threat to native bird populations, particularly garden species like the robin and blackbird. Early indications suggest that this small bird, which is […]

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Don’t drink and fly: ‘Tipsy’ birds cause havoc and crash into windows

Don’t drink and fly: ‘Tipsy’ birds cause havoc and crash into windows

“Tipsy” birds have been flying into windows and cars after bingeing on fermented berries, police in the US have said. The Gilbert Police Department in Minnesota has received a series of strange calls about the “confused” strangers, who appeared to be “under the influence”. It is believed an early frost meant the berries had fermented […]

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