It’s a sing-off! Myth-busting about birds and sex when it comes to defending the nest

Each spring, birds across America are in full voice. Cardinals chatter, sparrows sing and warblers warble. Birdsong lifts the ...

Promiscuity and parental behavior in birds are driven by demographics, not the other way around

New research shows that variation in mating behaviors, parental care and differences in ornamentation of the sexes in bird ...

Scientists Are Using Dancing Robot Birds to Save Sage Grouse From Airplanes

Ideally, looking for a mate should be a positive experience. But when you are a sage grouse, it can be hazardous—especially ...
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A Bountiful Berry Harvest Put These Chunky, Endangered Parrots in the Mood. Now, Scientists Are Celebrating a Breeding Bonanza

New Zealand's kakapo have laid 256 eggs, and around 100 of them have hatched, providing a bright spot in a decades-long ...
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Study finds bird mating systems shaped by demographics, not behavior

An international study of 261 bird species has found that demographic factors, particularly skewed adult sex ratios, drive differences in mating behavior, parental care, and ornamentation, rather than ...

Birds That Invest More Energy Into Parenthood Age Faster And Die Younger

All living things have limited energy and resources, and face trade-offs between competing priorities,” observed the study’s ...
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Robotic birds mimic mating to save vanishing grouse populations

Revolutionizing Grouse Conservation with Robotic Bird Mimics In the battle to protect vulnerable wildlife, innovation often ...