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4 days ago · A study published in Current Biology shows that birds imitate sounds from the environment to warn of danger, so they can fly away quickly if threatened by an approaching predator. Birds mimic sounds from the environment, such as alarm calls and distress signals. They do this to avoid being preyed on because predators cannot tell what kind of ...
5 days ago · Wild birds, which congregate around cattle feed and defecate in the cows’ water supply, are one probable source. “Cattle are just one big birdfeeder,” Gray says, adding that birds can spread ...
2 days ago · Birds have a unique way of interacting with each other, and the behavior of touching beaks has captured the fascination of many. While it may not be accurate to say that birds “kiss” in the same way humans do, this intriguing behavior serves important purposes in the avian world. As we’ve explored, birds engage in beak-touching for a ...
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5 days ago · Bird flu, or avian flu, is a naturally occurring illness. Just as certain flu viruses spread among humans, Type A influenza viruses often spread among wild birds. The strain of virus circulating now is H5N1, named for two proteins on its surface. Avian flu infections are highly contagious.
5 days ago · Mockingbird Meaning & Symbolism. For the most part, mockingbirds are symbols of innocence, being protective of family and loved ones, individuality, and having the gift of imitation. Such symbolism is associated with these gray and white birds on account of their behavior.
3 days ago · Illustration picture shows migratory birds in V-formation flying over Antwerp. Billions of birds are making their way around the world right now as part of their annual spring migration. But climate change, habitat loss, and human infrastructure are making that journey harder for a lot of species. That’s why conservation and government groups ...
14 hours ago · The H5N1 bird flu has been common across wild bird populations for the last few years. It led to the culling of millions of chickens in the United States. Now, in sort of a plot twist, the virus has been found in dairy cows for the first time this March. There’s also been one documented case of bird flu in humans.
