The Conversation on MSN11 天
Just One Atom Can Totally Change a Parrot's Color – Here's How
The key genes change the chemical structure of the pigment molecule through the actions of an enzyme which adds just one atom ...
Billings Gazette11 天
Yellowstone biologist takes birds under his wing
Yellowstone's diverse population of feathered creatures have captured the interest of scientist David Haines who is ...
Conservation program prepares captive parrots for life in the wild
Researchers at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) are working with parrot ...
Smithsonian Magazine6 天
To Understand How Species Evolve, Scientists Flock to Where Charismatic Birds Intermingle
Despite only weighing as much as a AA battery, these birds have charisma to spare and are amazing avian acrobats. Nearly 60 ...
Thanks to two special genes, a single atom can change the colour of a bird
Nearly all birds with bright red, orange, and yellow feathers or bills use a group of pigments called carotenoids to produce ...
Slender-billed Curlew may be extinct, marking the disappearance of a third bird species ...
A small team of conservationists, biodiversity specialists and bird researchers has found that it is likely a third species ...
The best US States for bird watching revealed
It wouldn't be a list of the best states in the USA for bird watching without including Alabama. Alabama's coast is known for ...
A bird-themed bar, that serves ‘custom pickles,’ opens in Oakland
A bird-themed bar? Whose only food is “custom pickles”? Sure, why not — it’s Oakland.
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What Bird Seed To Use For Different Bird Species
The thin shells are easy for small birds to crack open, making them accessible to a variety of species, including the Northern Cardinal and American Goldfinch. Cardinals, with their striking red ...