This bird's big beak more closely resembles those of modern birds. This is a curious finding. Modern birds are much more diverse than ancient ones when it comes to their faces.

“The beak is such a malleable trait, natural selection acts on it in so many different directions,” said Alexandre, pointing out that cold temperatures can make the bill smaller, because birds ...

Using a 3D reconstruction, the scientists showed that the bird had a long, narrow beak enhanced with powerful jaw muscles, ...

Your backyard bird feeder could be changing the birds that use it. A former UC Berkeley grad student, Nicolas M. Alexandre, along with a team of other researchers, published a study last week in ...

HILO, Hawai‘i (KHON2) — A Hawaiian hawk, or ‘io, was euthanized after being found “emaciated” and missing part of its beak on Hawai‘i Island. Recently, a woman reported finding the ...

Gavage feeding is commonly indicated for anorectic animals or for oral dosing of medications and compounds. This column describes the proper technique for tube feeding in the psittacine bird.

The Bird With the Blood-Thirsty Beak. Kellianne Matthews. December 13, 2024 at 1:51 AM. ... As you’ll see in the above video, the vampire ground finch is one blood-thirsty little bird.

A bird’s beak colour can change due to various factors like age, diet, hormones, or seasonal changes. For example, some birds develop brighter beaks during mating season to attract partners.