At a sanctuary on New Zealand’s North Island, the long-endangered flightless birds have grown so much in number that they are being transported to other areas to start new colonies.
Tag: Birds
Can Parrots Converse? Polly Says That’s the Wrong Question.
In a cautious new paper, scientists tried to determine whether an interactive speech board might enrich the life of a parrot named Ellie.
Bird Flu Is Infecting More Mammals. What Does That Mean for Us?
H5N1, an avian flu virus, has killed tens of thousands of marine mammals, and infiltrated American livestock for the first time. Scientists are working quickly to assess how it is evolving and how much of a risk it poses to humans.
5-Star Bird Houses for Picky but Precious Guests: Nesting Swiftlets
To lure swiftlets, whose saliva-built nests fetch high prices in China, people in Borneo compete to build them the most luxurious accommodations: safe, clean, dark and with pools for bathing.
Watch Live: Turkey’s Famous Stork
A 24-hour webcam allows stork lovers worldwide to watch Yaren, who returns to visit his human friend every year.
A Stork, a Fisherman and Their Unlikely Bond Enchant Turkey
Thirteen years ago, a stork landed on a fisherman’s boat looking for food. He has come back every year since, drawing national attention.
These Mobile Games are For the Birds
How do you design an app for a parrot? Consider games that are “made to be licked,” a new study suggests.
Pigeon Was Cleared of Being a Chinese Spy, but Served 8 Months Anyway
Birds, be careful: Loitering at an Indian port with a microchip on your leg can make people nervous and get you locked up.
First Bird Flu Deaths Reported In Antarctic Penguins
Dead gentoo penguins tested positive for the virus, and at least one suspected case has been reported in king penguins.
Bird Flu Is Still Causing Havoc. Here’s The Latest.
The virus, which recently reached the Antarctic region for the first time, is surging again in North America.