Birds
Colossal Biosciences launches project to revive the extinct giant Moa Bird
Colossal aims to decode the giant moa’s DNA to revive it by genetically modifying its closest living relatives - emus and tinamous - using ancient DNA integration.
Palestinian smugglers arrested with protected birds taped to their bodies
Power line collisions during migration wound dozens of storks in Golan Heights
Rare parrots stolen from Jerusalem zoo returned, suspect arrested
Thieves steal rare, valuable parrots in Israeli zoo break-in
Chicks were also found dead, and the zoo said it was unclear whether they were poisoned or died from stress.
From dinosaurs to birds: How cranial kinesis shaped evolution
Cranial kinesis allows modern birds to eat a wider variety of foods and use their beaks as multifunctional tools.
Rescued crane returns to the wild just in time for migration
While in repair at the acclimatization center, the crane received specialized orthopedic support for its injured leg to help regain stability.
From Portugal to Israel: The gull that traveled the longest distance ever
The previous world record for a yellow-legged gull stood at only 1,840 km.
Birds of Paradise use hidden biofluorescence to communicate
Researchers discovered that 37 out of 45 known species of birds of paradise possess biofluorescence, emitting green or yellow-green light when exposed to blue or UV light.
FedEx cargo plane makes emergency landing after bird strike in Newark
The plane successfully landed back at Newark airport with no reported injuries, according to the FAA.
Rare seabird discovered on Israeli coast
The rare Petrel has only been spotted in Israel seven times before Tuesday’s discovery.
Death traps for birds: Reducing the danger of transparent acoustic walls
A recent study revealed that hundreds of thousands of birds in Israel die every year because of colliding into transparent acoustic walls, as well as smashing into windows in high-rise buildings.
150-million-year-old fossil shows early bird diversification in the Jurassic Period
The bird has a short tail ending in a pygostyle, an important aerodynamic innovation moving the center of mass forward toward the wings.
66 million years ago, Antarctica was lush, temperate, and home to the oldest modern bird and T-Rex
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.
Germany's 'Hour of Winter Birds' reveals dwindling numbers
The usually common great tits and blue tits were reported less frequently this year, likely due to mild temperatures.
