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
Eagles in Nahal Og take care of eggs in 'shifts' to prepare for hatching
Nature and Parks Authority inspector Assaf Shlomo Mizrahi has been closely monitoring a pair of bald eagles, an endangered species in Israel.
Bird flu spotted in Israel again as outbreaks intensify globally
Since 2021, Europe and the Americas have been suffering from a nearly continuous outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza.
Small dinosaurs flapped their feathers to scare prey and catch a meal
Most dinos died out about 66 million years ago, but but we’re still learning new things about them on a regular basis.
West Nile virus found to be connected with agriculture and migratory bird routes
West Nile fever is caused by a virus primarily present in birds and transferred to humans through mosquito bites. Those infected typically experience flu-like symptoms.
Captive-bred vultures can improve flight and migration performance
Two types of experiences affect the behavioral skills of animals: their environment during early development and later on.
What is Israel's most common bird species?
The public is invited to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count to help scientists learn more.
Rare pacific diver bird spotted in Israel for the first time
A pacific diver was spotted in Eilat, marking the first time this rare bird has been seen in Israel.
Scientists warn bird flu likely to spread further in Antarctica
In October, the first ever recorded case of bird flu in the Antarctic region was detected in brown skua birds.
Fireworks are not for birds! Causes confusion for migrating birds during flight
Birds are very sensitive and can easily be confused, suffer accidents, and their path shifted by noises like fireworks.
Bird flu outbreak reported in central Israel
Last week, two outbreaks of H5N1 avian influenza were reported in Israel.
