Bird feathers are unique wonders—born before birds, shared with dinosaurs, vital for flight, warmth, display, and survival.
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Study shows that darker bird feathers weigh more than lighter ones, which may explain why most migratory birds are lighter in color
Shutterstock It is common to say that something is as light as a feather in order to mean that something doesn’t weigh much ...
Each Canada goose that you see flying around in formation around Lancaster County these days has between 20,000 and 25,000 feathers, most hidden from sight. A typical songbird at your backyard feeder ...
“Awkward” would probably be the most benevolent word I could use to describe the explosive launch into flight of the California quail. Certainly, the words graceful or athletic do not come to mind. A ...
Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...
An expedition into the jungle of New Guinea has resulted in the discovery of two new species of poisonous birds. Genetic changes in these bird species have allowed them to carry a powerful neurotoxin.
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