Birds

Meet the world's deadliest-ever eagles, including a 18kg mighty raptor that terrified New Zealanders until its extinction in the 15th century

For a time, humans may have been on the menu for giant, killer eagles that soared over New Zealand, Australia, and Africa.
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Ancient bone discovered in New Zealand – and scientists are amazed at what it may belong to

The small foot bone, unearthed in Central Otago, is millions of years old.
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It has a spiky blond hair cut and is as tall as a bar stool - but what species is this cutie?

From their breeding colonies to their feeding habits, learn everything you need to know about these adorable creatures.
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Watch incredible BBC footage of how tiny birds build spectacular domes – hanging fortresses that are an epic feat of engineering

Just how do southern masked weavers build their incredible nests?
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Don’t think birds can look scary? Think again – these creepy birds look like they're out of a horror film

From heavyweight scavengers to flightless giants with horned heads, we take a look at some of the scariest-looking birds on the planet
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10 greatest wildlife spectacles on the planet: Where and when Mother Nature puts on her biggest and most spectacular shows

Our top 10 of the largest concentrations of animals on Earth.
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Small birds are following fire in Yellowstone, Kings Canyon and Sequoia national parks. Here's why

Western tanagers, hermit warblers and mountain chickadees all benefit from fire in the California's protected landscapes, new study finds.
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Why don’t woodpeckers get headaches and concussion when drumming?

Drumming is a springtime sound that's unrelated to feeding or nestbuilding.
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What's the UK's most promiscuous bird?

Extra-pair copulation is common in small birds - but who strays the most?
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They don’t fight for mates – they perform dance battles. What kind of bizarre mating ritual is this?

This quirky mating party is carried out by birds of paradise, deer and even fruit flies – so what is it?
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There’s a mysterious bird in England nicknamed the ‘phantom of the forest’. And it’s making a secret comeback

Rewilding projects are happening across the land, but there’s one species on a quiet rewilding mission of its own
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Bird flight has fascinated humans for thousands of years – and now we know just how they do it: 4 secrets of bird flight you need to know

Birds are the world’s greatest flyers - but how do they do it? 
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The bird that eats itself to survive: During its epic migration it consumes its internal organs – including its kidneys – which then regenerate

12 brutal birds of prey photos that capture their deadly power, grace and majesty

Stunning images reveal the raw power and regal beauty of nature’s most formidable aerial predators.
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Why researchers studied over 4,000 preserved songbirds from London’s Natural History Museum

Scientists wanted to find out why tropical songbirds are more colourful than their non-tropical counterparts – so delved into the Natural History Museum's collections
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Do birds count the eggs in their nests?

Science writer Stuart Blackman answers your wild question.
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It grunts, creeps through soggy marshes and is rarely seen – meet the bizarre bird that haunts Columbia’s misty wetlands

So secretive is the Bogotá rail that most people living in the capital have never even heard of it
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This majestic, silent killer can fly at 80kph and spot prey from an extraordinary 1.5km away

All you need to know about the enigmatic hawk owl
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Why does the ‘stink bird’ stink of cow manure?

BBC Wildlife contributor James Parry answers your wild question.
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It weighed more than 2 tonnes and holds the record for the largest bird nest in the world

This bird of prey is a master builder, crafting massive stick nests, called aeries, that they return to and expand year after year.
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Scientists wore Dick Cheney masks and were mobbed by crows – here’s why

Researchers from the University of Washing found that crows would recognise and harass them – so they conducted an unusual experiment
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A turquoise jay? Oh yes... ultra rare and weird bird spotted in Texas – and scientists blame climate change for its existence

Researchers believe that the natural hybrid offspring of a green jay and a blue jay, which are different species separated by millions of years of evolution, has been created by climate-driven shifts in the birds’ ranges
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From dancing dunnocks to swooping blue tits: 4 garden birds’ bizarre mating rituals revealed

In spring, male birds are busy courting females. Here are some of the signs that your garden visitors will show when trying to impress a mate.
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