Birds

Birds of 11 rare species found in Jharkhand

Birds of 11 rare species thought to be extinct have been found during a survey of the water bodies in Jharkhand, a state forest department official said.

Feb 06, 2016, 15:16 PM IST

Malaria infects white-tailed deer too

While looking for malaria that might infect birds in a US zoo, researchers have accidentally discovered for the first time a malaria parasite that infects the white-tailed deer.

Feb 06, 2016, 15:13 PM IST

Protected forest cover key to improving biodiversity: Study

Biodiversity in the forests may be recovering as a result of repeated efforts of environmental conservationists in protecting the forest areas, reveals a new study.

Jan 23, 2016, 00:27 AM IST

Birdsong helps scientists discover new species in Arunachal Pradesh

Scientists named the new bird species as Zoothera salimalii.

Jan 21, 2016, 12:14 PM IST

Influenza: Over 8,500 birds culled in govt farm in Tripura

More than 8,500 chickens and ducks were culled and 10,500 eggs destroyed.

Jan 17, 2016, 18:19 PM IST

Watch: How Prayas, a committee in Surat saves lives of injured birds

A committee in Surat is saving the lives of birds which get injured from kite flying. The committee is also making people and children aware of it.

Jan 15, 2016, 21:03 PM IST

Decrease of migratory birds in Bhitarkanika National Park

The Bhitarkanika National Park and adjoining wetland areas have witnessed a decrease in the number of migratory birds this winter. The latest figures released by the forest department showed that 1,06,356 feathered species from trans-Himalayan region made a flight towards the Bhitarkanika wetland sites for their winter sojourn this year, while it stood at 1,13,226 last year.

Jan 13, 2016, 15:13 PM IST

Record number of migratory birds arrives in Hirakud Reservoir

The waterfowl census, conducted over the weekend, at the reservoir area recorded arrival of 95,912 birds of 60 species this year, an official of the Wildlife Division said Tuesday.

Jan 12, 2016, 13:48 PM IST

Coldplay rings in 2016 with new music video!

One of the most followed British rock bands - 'Coldplay' - has a new year gift for fans across globe.

Jan 04, 2016, 12:46 PM IST

JK's winged visitors may have to look for cleaner winter home

More birds are likely to arrive in the next couple of weeks as the temperature is expected to drop in some of the places where these birds come from.

Dec 20, 2015, 10:05 AM IST

`Modern birds` result of Earth's geography

The power of flight gives birds the edge over most other creatures. Evolution of birds is thought to have begun in the Jurassic Period, and now scientists believe that the Avian evolution is greatly shaped by the history of our planet's geography and climate.

Dec 13, 2015, 16:28 PM IST

Avian evolution linked to climate change: Study

New research led by the American Museum of Natural History reveals that the evolution of modern birds was greatly shaped by the history of our planet's geography and climate.

Dec 12, 2015, 16:11 PM IST

Human, birds have similar sound systems

With each oscillation the larynx closes and opens, making the airflow stop and start, which creates sound pulses.

Nov 29, 2015, 14:00 PM IST

Human and bird's common sound production mechanism

When birds and humans sing, it sounds completely different, but now new research shows that the very same physical mechanisms are at play when a bird sings and a human speaks.

Nov 28, 2015, 15:26 PM IST

Penguins to the rescue with anti-icing tricks

Antarctic penguins live in a bitterly cold place, where the air temperature can drop to -40 degrees Celsius and the winds can hurtle at speeds of 40 meters per second.

Nov 23, 2015, 16:47 PM IST

Feeding birds may spread diseases

Feeding birds not only can change their health, ecology and behaviour, but also have negative consequences on your health, say researchers.

Nov 15, 2015, 14:35 PM IST

Birds sacrifice food for love

Scientists found that mated pairs of great tits chose to prioritise their relationships over nutrition in a novel experiment that prevented couples from foraging in the same location.

Nov 13, 2015, 16:36 PM IST

Migratory birds keep tryst with Kashmir

For hundreds of years, these birds have been keeping their annual tryst with the valley.

Nov 02, 2015, 11:04 AM IST

Heaters, jaggery for Delhi Zoo animals as winter approaches

With winter knocking at Delhi's doors, zoo authorities here have installed heaters, bulbs and paddy straw seats in animal enclosures besides making available chunks of jaggery, healthy porridge and Indian gooseberry to the inmates.

Nov 01, 2015, 23:45 PM IST