For ecologists, the Covid-19 pandemic has presented a remarkable natural experiment in what can happen to wild animals when humans stay home.
Tag: Birds
In Washington, Birds Are Giving ‘Yelp Reviews’ of Forest Restoration Work
A collective of land trusts, conservancies and tribes is capturing birdsong with audio gear and A.I. for clues about habitat health.
Study Analyzes How Much ‘Macro’ Plastic Is Deadly to Sea Life
Scientists analyzed thousands of autopsies of seabirds, sea turtles and marine mammals and found that even small amounts of ingested plastic can be deadly.
On a Clipped Wing, Flamingo Escapes a British Zoo for a Life in France
Frankie, a young Caribbean Flamingo, flew 130 miles from captivity. Her keepers said they would likely have to leave her in France.
He Studied Why Some Female Birds Look Like Males
Jay Falk explored a fundamental question: How do genes give rise to different bodies? But without funding, “there’s not really a future here.”
I.U.C.N. Updates Its Red List on the Global Status of Wildlife
Sea turtles are making a surprising comeback, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature. The news was not so good for Arctic seals.
Pigeons Are Widely Loathed. Mumbai’s Have Vocal Defenders.
Restrictions on pigeon feeding in India’s largest city prompted a backlash from a religious community that believes in nonviolence against all creatures.
Finland’s Short, Precious Summers Are Plagued by Goose Poop
Finns trying to enjoy beaches and parks during their all-too-brief summers have been vexed by legions of geese — and their droppings. The smelly mess has resisted even the most innovative solutions.
Something Like Feathers Grew on a 247-Million-Year-Old Reptile
The discovery, in a bizarre animal not closely related to birds, could change how scientists think about the origin of feathers.
McCormick Place in Chicago Found a Way to Reduce Bird Deaths
Chicago is one of the most dangerous cities in the United States for migrating birds, and a glassy lakefront conference center was especially lethal.