The bird has a short tail ending in a pygostyle, an important aerodynamic innovation moving the center of mass forward toward the wings.
A recently analyzed near-complete fossil skull found in Antarctica has revealed Vegavis iaai to be the oldest known modern bird, according to a study published in Nature.
The usually common great tits and blue tits were reported less frequently this year, likely due to mild temperatures.
The plane crash at Jeonnam Muan International Airport in South Korea has brought renewed attention to the dangers posed by bird strikes in aviation.
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Biologists are optimistic her egg will hatch, with a 70-80% chance of success.
In general, the western jackdaw can be seen from the North to the southern line of Dimona.
The fossilized skull of Navaornis is almost perfectly intact, a rarity for such an ancient specimen.
Fossil bears tooth marks from giant crocodile, hinting at how the predator met its end.
The long-legged buzzard with spectacular chestnut brown plumage, is one of the most impressive raptors in Israel.
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