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Don’t Overlook Birds of the Forest Understory

Many birds call the forest understory home. The dense forest floor is the perfect setting for many types of birds to nest and ...
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Ancient ‘terror birds’ were giant apex predators. Suspected new species is among the largest ever known

Millions of years ago, long-legged, big-beaked, meat-eating “terror birds” stalked the Americas. The imposing creatures ruled the roost as top predators of their ...
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Predator recognition in birds : the use of key features / Roman Fuchs, Petr Veselý, Jana Nácarová

Intro; Abstract; Acknowledgements; Contents; Chapter 1: How to Study Predator Recognition; 1.1 Observation in the Wild; 1.2 Experiments; 1.2.1 Experiments on Nests; 1.2.2 Experiments on Winter Feeders ...
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Cavity-nesting birds decorate with snake skin to deter predators

When a bird drapes its nest with snake skin, it isn't just making an interesting decor choice. Researchers find that for some birds, it keeps predators at bay. When a bird drapes its nest with snake ...

For birds, flocks promise safety – especially if you’re faster than your neighbor

Birds can seem amazingly social as they fly and roost together. But why do they really hang out? Let’s take a closer look at the social lives of birds.
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Ancient ‘terror birds’ were giant apex predators. Suspected new species is among the largest ever known

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