Birds
Israeli birdwatcher finds 30 migrating white storks dead under utility poles in Jordan Valley
“The nearby utility poles serve as places for them to perch and rest,” Bashan said. “The danger is primarily created by poles with exposed electrical components.”
After mass seabird death event, Australia warns of wider H5N1 bird flu threat
To save one endangered owl species, scientists back waging war on another
Returned from the beach in Ashdod, and discovered a whole family of birds of prey
Power line collisions during migration wound dozens of storks in Golan Heights
“There is an urgent need to explore ways to minimize these injuries, including marking power lines and proactively preparing known migration routes," said a veterinarian.
Rare parrots stolen from Jerusalem zoo returned, suspect arrested
Zoo CEO Sigalit Hertz said that they believe the three individuals were "animal traffickers who knew exactly what to steal."
Thieves steal rare, valuable parrots in Israeli zoo break-in
Chicks were also found dead, and the zoo said it was unclear whether they were poisoned or died from stress.
From dinosaurs to birds: How cranial kinesis shaped evolution
Cranial kinesis allows modern birds to eat a wider variety of foods and use their beaks as multifunctional tools.
Rescued crane returns to the wild just in time for migration
While in repair at the acclimatization center, the crane received specialized orthopedic support for its injured leg to help regain stability.
From Portugal to Israel: The gull that traveled the longest distance ever
The previous world record for a yellow-legged gull stood at only 1,840 km.
Birds of Paradise use hidden biofluorescence to communicate
Researchers discovered that 37 out of 45 known species of birds of paradise possess biofluorescence, emitting green or yellow-green light when exposed to blue or UV light.
FedEx cargo plane makes emergency landing after bird strike in Newark
The plane successfully landed back at Newark airport with no reported injuries, according to the FAA.
Rare seabird discovered on Israeli coast
The rare Petrel has only been spotted in Israel seven times before Tuesday’s discovery.
Death traps for birds: Reducing the danger of transparent acoustic walls
A recent study revealed that hundreds of thousands of birds in Israel die every year because of colliding into transparent acoustic walls, as well as smashing into windows in high-rise buildings.
