For the first time, ancient DNA from droppings left by New Zealand’s flightless moa identifies actual species of fungi the doomed birds ate. The snacks, including purple lumps of a trufflelike ...

The strain had previously been found only in birds and people. Most bird flu infections in dairy cattle in the US have been the B3.13 variant, or what’s become known as the “cattle clade.” ...

Birds have many features that distinguish them from other animals alive today, but their earliest ancestors looked noticeably different from the familiar creatures we’ve come to recognise. Although ...

Department of Conservation (DOC) rangers say they are "cautiously optimistic" about this Summer's breeding season for New Zealand's rarest bird. Fewer than 40 tara iti, or New Zealand fairy terns, ...

The Purple Bird finds Bonnie “Prince” Billy working with a “producer” for only the second time in his illustrious catalog. This time it’s David “Ferg” Ferguson (Johnny Cash, Sturgill Simpson) who ...

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The Black-crowned Night-heron boasts a striking contrast of colours. Adults have a black crown and back, grey wings, and white underparts. Their eyes are a vivid red, complemented by a stout black ...

Q: The amount of effort that goes into a Christmas Bird Count varies quite a bit across years and count circles. How do you deal with this issue when you calculate abundance trends? How do you know ...

iridescent purple-blue plumage covering most of their body. Their wings and tail are black, creating a striking contrast. Females and immature birds are less colorful, with a mix of grey and brown ...