According to a new study, the precise patterning of bird feathers relies on signaling through ectodysplasin (EDA) and its receptor EDAR -- the same signaling pathway known to be crucial for the ...
Bird strikes with aircraft pose a serious threat to human safety. The problem dates back to the early days of aviation, with the first death of a pilot recorded in 1912 when an aircraft crashed into ...
Birds provide one of the most common ways to encounter nature in cities, but few people wonder how their actions affect birds looking for love. A new study published in the journal Ecology and ...
The northern cardinal seems an obvious choice for Indiana’s state animal. Its vivid red feathers stand out against winter ...
New Brunswick's changing climate is causing the province's bird population to shift its patterns, according to an avid birdwatcher. David Christie of the New Brunswick Federation of Naturalists has ...