What's In The News?
This page lists links to current events from various Internet sites
related to birds, biodiversity, conservation issues and other
interesting stories from the US and from around the world. Our planet is
an interconnected island. Activities in one part of the globe impact
other regions. Scientific findings continue to demonstrate the
imperative that all citizens of this world must act responsively toward
ourselves, our neighbors and our ecosystems.
Winter 2013
Why Are There Redheads? Birds Might Hold the Clues (Science Daily)
Novel Approach to Track Migration of Arctic-Breeding Avian Species (Science Daily)
Drought in the Horn of Africa Delays Migrating Birds (Science Daily)
New Dinosaur Fossil Challenges Bird Flight Origins Theories (Science Daily)
Sex of Early Birds Suggests Dinosaur Reproductive Style: New Way to Identify Gender of Ancient Avian Species (Science Daily)
Tree Resin Captures Evolution of Feathers On Dinosaurs and Birds (Science Daily)
Quail Really Know Their Camouflage (Science Daily)
Clamorous City Blackbirds: Birds Can Sing Louder at Higher Frequencies to Make Themselves Heard Over Traffic Noise (Science Daily)
How Do Songbirds Sing? In 3-D! (Science Daily)
First Fossil Bird With Teeth Specialized for Tough Diet (Science Daily)
Dinosaur Shook Tail Feathers for Mating Show (Science Daily)
Birdsong Study Pecks Theory That Music Is Uniquely Human (Science Daily)
Birdsong Bluster May Dupe Strange Females, but It Won't Fool Partners (Science Daily)
Testosterone Regulates Solo Song of Tropical Birds (Science Daily)
Females Choose Mates for Their Personalities, Zebra Finch Study Shows (Science Daily)
How Songbirds Learn to Sing: Mathematical Model Explains How Birds Correct Mistakes to Stay On Key (Science Daily)
Peacock Love Songs Lure Eavesdropping Females from Afar (Science Daily)
Adelie penguins: cool, efficient killing machines (Science News Daily)
Quantum biology: Do weird physics effects abound in nature? (BBC News Science and Environment)
Bird autopsy: How to spot trichomonosis disease (BBC News Science and Environment)
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