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29 Apr 2026

Songbirds steal nest materials in Hawai’i forests

UC Riverside researchers led by Erin Wilson Rankin observed songbirds stealing twigs and moss from each other’s nests over six months. They found thefts sometimes damaged nests and warn the behaviour could affect conservation of native birds.

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Photo by Brianna Marble, Unsplash

22 Apr 2026

Caribbean national birds and conservation

For Earth Day, people across the Caribbean highlighted how national birds link islands, culture and the environment. Many species face habitat loss, climate change and hunting, and regional efforts aim to protect them and their habitats.

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21 Apr 2026

Bird neurons tunnel through adult brain

A Boston University study finds that in zebra finches new neurons often tunnel through mature brain tissue. The discovery, published in Current Biology, could affect ideas about brain repair and future therapies.

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22 Dec 2025

How cowbirds make a watery song

Researchers explain how brown-headed cowbirds make a watery timbre by switching between the two sides of the syrinx and by controlled breathing. Starlings raised with cowbirds learned to copy the sounds.

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5 Dec 2025

30-year snapshot shows many Pacific Northwest birds resilient

A resurvey of mountain sites in the Pacific Northwest compared bird communities from 30 years ago with today. Researchers found many species stable or more abundant at higher elevations despite warmer temperatures.

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25 Nov 2025

Green Hermit Hummingbird Bills for Fighting and Feeding

New research shows male green hermit hummingbird bills are shaped for fighting and for feeding. Scientists used 3D models and scans and found male bills are straighter and sharper than female bills.

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11 Oct 2025

World Migratory Bird Day 2025: Protecting Birds in Caribbean Cities

World Migratory Bird Day 2025 fell on October 11 with the theme “Shared Spaces: Creating Bird-Friendly Cities and Communities.” The story describes bird migrations, threats from development and climate change, and ways communities can help.

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