Not for weddings, not for gender reveal parties, not for anything. Since this story was first shared, the Wild Bird Fund has reported that Flamingo, the pigeon who became a symbol of mistreatment, likely died as a result of inhaling toxins. RIP Flamingo. Recently, a domestic king pigeon was discovered by a bird rescue organization after being deliberately dyed pink and … [Read more...] about “Flamingo” The Rescue Pigeon Is A Reminder To Never Dye Birds
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More than 1 billion birds die each year after crashing into buildings, study finds
Buildings are among the leading threats to bird populations in the United States, with over a billion birds dying annually due to collisions with glass. A recent study published in the Public Library of Science Journal highlights this alarming issue, revealing that about 60% of birds brought to wildlife rehabilitators or emergency rooms for treatment either die from their … [Read more...] about More than 1 billion birds die each year after crashing into buildings, study finds
Three’s a crowd: How Baya Weaver birds fought over a nest and ended up hanging around
These three birds ruffled a few feathers when they tried hanging out together. The Baya Weaver birds got into a scuffle over a nest and ended up in a bizarre chain link. With its brightly coloured yellow crown, the male, who had built the nest, attempted to break up the disagreement between the two females. Photographer Krishnan Venkitachalam was photographing a colony … [Read more...] about Three’s a crowd: How Baya Weaver birds fought over a nest and ended up hanging around
The Curious Case of the Missing Dead Birds: Where Do They Go?
For many of us, the question of where birds go when they die has lingered for years, perhaps even decades. We rarely see them fall from the sky, and finding a dead bird on the ground seems like an uncommon occurrence. Considering the vast number of birds soaring through the air, it's a fair question: where do all those deceased birds go? The answer lies in a combination of … [Read more...] about The Curious Case of the Missing Dead Birds: Where Do They Go?
Birds Are Using Anti-Bird Spikes to Build Their Nests in Cities as a Form of ‘Beautiful Revenge’
In various cities worldwide, anti-bird spikes have been installed to safeguard statues and balconies from undesired avian visitors. However, it seems that now the birds are finding a way to retaliate. Have you ever noticed those sharp metal pins that people install on buildings to deter birds from nesting? They are called anti-bird spikes, and they are supposed to make the … [Read more...] about Birds Are Using Anti-Bird Spikes to Build Their Nests in Cities as a Form of ‘Beautiful Revenge’