Birds in the News

'Big Brother'-style bird box
Children are able to tune into the live action of a family of blue tits living in specially adapted bird boxes in the school grounds.

Hybrid owl species complicates future of threatened bird
It hoots kind of like a northern spotted owl and looks kind of like a northern spotted owl.

Worst sea bird breeding season, says BBC
Britain's sea birds are heading for their worst breeding season on record due to a decline in the small fish they eat, according to a BBC investigation.

Endangered bird sighted in Cox’s Bazar
Bird news from Bangladesh. A beautiful endangered bird has been sighted by an eminent zoologist in the Cox's Bazar region after decades.

Rare bird's fate tied to drilling
As biologists rush to save the greater sage grouse, energy companies fear restrictions could derail a booming industry.

Thunderbirds Over Alaska?
A giant bird was seen flying over southwest Alaska in mid-October of 2002. It was reported to have been the size of a small plane according to the village residents of Togiak and Manokotak. One resident claimed it appeared like something out of the movie "Jurassic Park." The bird was said to have a wingspan of 14 feet.