Are The Waxwings Crests Really That Useful?
The waxwing’s crest is used principally for courtship, raised almost to the vertical as part of a wider display directed …
Birds
Impressive Looking Birds Captured Like Never Before
I’ve collected wildlife art for over 40 years, and I found Chris Packham’s column and Nikki Stevens’s response thought-provoking. Unlike …
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The Dangers Of The City Affecting Birds’ Lives
There is growing awareness of the danger that tall buildings pose to migratory birds; for example it’s estimated that upwards …
The Incredible Breeding Process Of Peregrines
 NEST DEFENCE Adult birds compete for nest sites, which can be in short supply in urban areas as the number …
Peregrines: Living In The Jungle Of The City
A fine mist rolls in from Lake Michigan. It is a grey morning in Chicago in spring 2015, and 28 …
Black Swans Are Genetically Suited To City Life
Black swans living in a park in Melbourne, Australia, are – like urban populations of many other species – bolder …
Parrots Are Actually Using Tools To Grind
A captive population of greater vasa parrots at Lincolnshire Wildlife Park has been observed holding pebbles and date stones in …
Green Woodpeckers: Tiny, Cute And Clever
Geen woodpeckers often forage on lawns in search of their favourite food. As soil temperatures rise, activity in ant colonies …
The Fascinating Behavior Of Hawfinches
Hawfinches have massive bills powerful enough to split even cherry stones, and enjoy a near-mythical status among birdwatchers, being among …
This Animal Has The Sharpest Eyesight Of Them All
Birds of prey, such as eagles, hawks and buzzards, have the sharpest eyesight in the animal kingdom. It is thought …
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This Is The Biggest Flying Animal Worldwide
It depends on what you mean by ‘big’. The heaviest flying creature alive today is the kori bustard, weighing in …