Newswise Feature Channel: Birds

Birds have accents, too: Researchers find cultural change in the dialects of parrots over 22-year period

University of Pittsburgh — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 11:30:01 EST

While distinct languages and dialects are common to human societies, most people are unaware that other species may similarly have culturally significant dialects.

Glossy black-cockatoos prefer the fruits of ancient rocks

University of Adelaide — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 20:05:10 EST

New research from the University of Adelaide has shown that glossy black-cockatoos prefer to feed from trees growing in acidic soils.

Red-Crowned Crane, One of the Largest and Most Threatened Crane Species in the World, Debuts at the Bronx Zoo

Wildlife Conservation Society — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 09:05:29 EST

A red-crowned crane chick, one of the largest and most threatened crane species in the world, is debuting at the Bronx Zoo.

How feeding birds may be polluting local environments

Northern Arizona University — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 12:05:29 EST

New research shows that backyard bird feeders, although done with the best of intentions, is changing the chemistry of local ecosystems, including introducing a potentially harmful amount of phosphorus into the environment.

Giant prehistoric flying reptile took off using similar method to bats, study finds

University of Bristol — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 04:05:05 EST

The pterosaur likely used all four limbs to propel itself in the air, as seen in bats today, researchers have found.

Using AI, CIPHER bird flu study shows greater antibody evasion in newer H5N1 strains

University of North Carolina at Charlotte — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 15:05:18 EST

University of North Carolina at Charlotte scholars have found evidence that the latest variants of H5N1 influenza -- commonly known as avian or bird flu -- are better at evading antibodies, including those of humans, than previous iterations of the virus.

The Medical Minute: Why experts are watching the H5N1 bird flu so closely

Penn State Health — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 13:05:50 EST

Word of bird flu infections is raising concerns among epidemiologists. A Penn State Health expert discusses recent developments with H5N1 and why scientists are watching it closely.

Expert Available: More Human Bird Flu Case Confirmed in US

George Washington University — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 12:00:10 EST

Five dairy workers in Colorado have tested positive for the bird flu. According to the state department, all five workers are poultry workers at a farm in northeast, Colorado. ...

Expert Available: Fourth Human Bird Flu Case Confirmed in US

George Washington University — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 12:00:29 EST

A person in Colorado tested positive for the bird flu. This is the fourth case reported in the U.S. Two other cases were reported in Michigan and in Texas. ...

Experts weigh in on safety, liabilities for raw milk sales

West Virginia University — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 09:30:03 EST

An invisible mask? Wearable air curtain, treated to kill viruses, blocks 99.8% of aerosols

University of Michigan — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 08:05:04 EST

An air curtain shooting down from the brim of a hard hat can prevent 99.8% of aerosols from reaching a worker's face. The technology, created by University of Michigan startup Taza Aya, potentially offers a new protection option for workers in industries where respiratory disease transmission is a concern.

Expert available: Fourth human case of bird flu confirmed in the U.S.

McMaster University — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 14:05:57 EST

Making eco-sustainable floating offshore wind farms: Siting, mitigations, and compensations

Elsevier — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 08:05:55 EST

The Importance of Birdsong to Farming with Dr. John Quinn

Newswise — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:05:49 EST

Dr. John Quinn is an expert in birdsong and its connection to farming. He's pioneering new ways to understand how birds communicate and how their songs can benefit agriculture. Join us in this episode as we delve into Dr. Quinn's insights into birdsong, its impact on farming, and its potential to shape sustainable agricultural practices for the future.

From wildfires to bird calls: Sage redefines environmental monitoring

Argonne National Laboratory — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 11:45:49 EST

Researchers from Argonne National Laboratory are monitoring areas around Hawaii with AI-enabled sensors to better understand the community's recovery process from the 2023 wildfire and provide new air quality and weather data.

Specialist and migratory birds at greater risk under climate change

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 12:05:38 EST

Following decades of decline, even fewer birds will darken North American skies by the end of the century, according to a new University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign analysis. The study is the first to examine the long-term effects of climate change on the abundance and diversity of bird groups across the continent as a whole while accounting for additional factors that put birds at risk.

Man in Mexico Dies From Bird Flu Infection

George Washington University — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 13:05:19 EST

Expert Briefing Tomorrow: Bird Flu - How It's Spreading, Risks to Humans, and How We Can Protect Ourselves

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health — Tue, 14 May 2024 08:00:45 EST

World's Largest Hummingbird Is Actually Two Species

Cornell University — Mon, 13 May 2024 15:30:49 EST

The Giant Hummingbird of western South America is not one species but two, according to an international group of researchers. The northern population stays in the high Andes year-round while the southern population migrates from sea level up to 14,000 feet for the nonbreeding months. The two species appear identical.

Texas Tech Researchers Help Confirm First Case of Avian Influenza Transmitted from Cow to Human

Texas Tech University — Mon, 13 May 2024 15:05:05 EST

Researchers from the Biological Threat Response Laboratory played a critical role in testing for the virus.