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Some birds use snake skins in their nests to deter predators
When birds incorporate snake skins into their nests, it’s not just for decoration - it’s a calculated strategy to ward off ...
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AI is changing how we study bird migration
After decades of frustration, machine-learning tools are unlocking a treasure trove of acoustic data for ecologists.
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The Wonderfully Diverse Array of Birds Within the Woodpecker Family
As part of their Wonderful World of Woodpeckers course, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology talked about the differences between ...
Snake skins act as a defense mechanism for bird nests; here’s why
Birds utilise shed snake skins in their nests to deter predators, like small mammals, from attacking their young. A study by ...
Cavity-nesting birds cleverly use snake skin to protect their young from predators
When a bird drapes its nest with snake skin, it isn't just making an interesting home décor choice. For some birds, it keeps ...
Desert birds are the first to feel the effects of a warming planet. They need our help
Southwestern desert birds live on the edge but have adapted over time. Now the evidence suggests they are struggling to adapt ...
A comparison of bat and bird wings reveals their evolutionary paths are vastly different
The team measured the wing and leg bones of 111 bat species and 149 bird species from around the world ... the Cornell ...
Why Bats Can’t Walk: The Evolutionary Lock That Keeps Them Flying
Bats and birds showcase a fascinating contrast in their evolutionary paths, with recent research revealing bats' wings and legs evolve in unison, limiting their ecological roles compared to birds, ...