Ironically, the salt marsh sparrow on the east coast of the U.S. is widely regarded in science as the most promiscuous bird in the entire world; 95 percent of the females mate with more than one male ...

The best bird feeder cameras means that observing our feathered friends no longer feels like a giant game of hide and seek. These specialized cameras combine weatherproof construction, motion-sensing ...

Since late 2024, the avian influenza virus H5N1 has been spreading rapidly through wild bird populations, possibly spurred by fall migration. Waterfowl and seabirds have been hit hard, though ...

Share on Pinterest A recent CDC MMWR report shows three new asymptomatic human cases of bird flu, suggesting the virus may be slowly spreading. Johanna Moya/Getty Images A growing bird flu ...

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Tech company Bird, formerly known as MessageBird, is leaving the Netherlands and restructuring its operations across six global hubs, CEO Robert Vis announced. The move marks a major shift for the ...

On farm C, the researchers inferred that transmission between chicken houses likely originated in the house with the largest bird population and highest ventilation rate, making it the most ...

The current outbreak of H5N1 bird flu in the United States has caused concern among scientists, public health officials and lawmakers. Recent studies and reports show that the virus has spread further ...

Bird flu may be spreading between people and cats more than previously thought, a new federal study said. The findings published Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s ...

The insult “bird brain” should probably be retired. Eurasian jays can pass the marshmallow test, some species have ”culture”, and even extinct avians like the dodo were probably smarter ...

Bird food is a small but crucial way of supporting British wildlife. Provide meals for birds and their young and you’ll be rewarded with beautiful birdsong and displays of natural colour. Bird food is ...

A bird box provides a safe place for birds to build their nests and a specialist bird box camera can give you a closer look at the birds raising their families in your garden without causing ...