Birds native to the tropical Andes, many of which cannot be found anywhere else, are threatened by increasing agricultural development in the region. A new study details how the resulting habitat loss affects specific species ...
Plants & Animals
Aug 22, 2023
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Two-thirds of Europe's birds have moved to cooler areas over the last 30 years, mainly to the north and east by 100 kilometers on average. They are trying to find the conditions they are best suited to under global warming. ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 19, 2023
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Even birds value efficiency in communication.
Plants & Animals
Mar 3, 2023
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Climate change has undisputable global effects on ecosystems and ecological community compositions, but why certain communities are better able to resist the effects of climate change than others remains unclear. In a recent ...
Plants & Animals
Jan 17, 2023
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As vegetation is removed to make way for urban development, wild species experience a dramatic loss of habitat, making it more difficult for city dwellers to interact with wildlife.
Ecology
Jan 5, 2023
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A deep dive into bird survey data has found that some of Australia's favourite backyard visitors considered 'common' are actually on the decline as cities and suburbs opt for less greenery.
Ecology
Aug 16, 2022
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Urban gardens can be hotspots for biodiversity in cities, but little is known about what drives the biodiversity of species existing at the smallest frequencies, or rare biodiversity. Rare plant species in urban gardens attract ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 26, 2022
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A committed and lucky birdwatcher in Alaska may see an elusive bluethroat north of the Brooks Range, catch a glimpse of the bold markings on a harlequin duck as it zips along an Interior river, encounter all four species ...
Ecology
Jul 6, 2022
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When it comes to avian influenza, more commonly known as bird flu, all birds are not created equal.
Ecology
May 19, 2022
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Australian rainforests and bird communities remain under threat following the catastrophic 2019-2020 bushfire season, new UNSW Sydney research shows.
Ecology
Apr 28, 2022
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