But Hiemstra questions whether the man-made materials are the best choice for the birds. He says while face masks in a coot's nest may provide a soft surface for laying eggs, the elastic bands can ...

The wild-born adults of the species previously declared extinct from its natural habitat were found on the island of Moorea in French Polynesia. Photo by Justin Hu via Unsplash The summaries below ...

Known for its striking fiery plumage, this rare bird faces threats from habitat loss and is dependent on ground-level forests. The sighting underscores the urgent need for conservation to prevent ...

Adult activities will include a Bird Watching Hike by the Montclair Bird Club at 9, a Park Clean-Up hosted by Little Falls Girl Scouts at 10, a Tree Planting Ceremony hosted by Passaic County ...

Its population has declined by some 63 percent since the early 1990s. The bird faces other threats such as fires during its breeding season and habitat pressures associated with Florida’s explosive ...

To better understand the challenges the birds face, the study also used environmental modelling. Based on historical records and projections of future climates, the authors found that ongoing habitat ...

For more information and advice, head to our dedicated avian flu page. There are other illnesses birds face, including Trichomonosis, avian pox and salmonella. To better understand the diseases ...