An artist's impression of the new microraptor, Jian changmaensis, attacking an early bird. (Lewis LaRosa/Jão Canola) For years, a mysterious predator haunted the fossil beds of Changma Basin in ...

Dense clusters of crushed bird bones buried in Early Cretaceous rock in Gansu Province, China, have puzzled paleontologists ...

When you think about birds, you likely don’t consider them to be dangerous or aggressive creatures, aside from a few species. You might immediately think of the melodious songbirds that remind you of ...

University of Florida researchers documented a surprising new threat to Burmese python eggs in the Everglades, adding to growing evidence that native wildlife is fighting back against the invasive ...

Scientists have discovered a new four-winged dinosaur species, Jian changmaensis, in northwestern China, which may reveal the ...

Fulmars are one of the most successful seabirds in the Northern and Southern hemispheres. This bird uses projectile vomit rather than flight to defend its vulnerable offspring. This vomit consists of ...

Spotted lanternflies may season themselves to the distaste of potential bird predators, according to a new study led by entomologists in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences. The findings, ...

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A 25,000-year-old fossilized “drumstick” is writing a new chapter for these flightless birds that terrorized the post-dinosaur world.

Intro; Abstract; Acknowledgements; Contents; Chapter 1: How to Study Predator Recognition; 1.1 Observation in the Wild; 1.2 Experiments; 1.2.1 Experiments on Nests; 1.2.2 Experiments on Winter Feeders ...

Colorful songbirds gather at a feeder and bring joy to any quiet morning. You set up feeders to help local birds thrive during difficult seasons. However, the food meant to nourish these small ...