‘The Ultimate Bird’ Once Wandered The Seas Of A Young Japan

It is not uncommon to find swans in rivers and lakes today dividing their time between pulling aquatic plants and punishing the foolish with the mighty blows of their bony elbowed wings. But eleven million years ago, in what is now Japan, swans did something unexpected: They went to the oceans. In article published In …

The Natural (and Political and Cultural) History of the America Bird

The fate of our (unofficial) national bird has fluctuated. Native to North America, bald eagles formed wild, handsome symbols for a new country, but as true birds they were often despised as thieves. In fact, they may be skilled kleptoparasites that steal fish from others, but scientists now see this as a sign of intelligence …

Bird Flu Spread in the US Concerns the Poultry Industry

The 2014-15 outbreak is considered the most devastating in the country’s history. Although the federal government compensated farmers for lost flocks, it quickly increased prices for poultry and eggs and cost the industry more than $3 billion. In the end, nearly 50 million birds were killed by the virus, mostly in Iowa and Minnesota, or …

Chasing the Night Parrot: The ‘Ghost Bird’ in Outback Australia

For about 140 years there has been no confirmed opinion of a viviparous night parrot. That’s why it was one of the biggest stories about the species rediscovery in recent times, when naturalist John Young produced evidence of the almost mythical bird in a remote corner of the Australian outback in 2013. BirdLife Australia’s Sean …

He’s Going After Ted Cruz For Going After The Big Bird Late At Night

Welcome to Best of Late Night, a recap of the night’s highlights that get you to sleep and get paid to watch comedy. Here The 50 best movies on Netflix right now. birds of the feather Ted Cruz couldn’t get enough of it late at night, claiming Big Bird was spreading “government propaganda for your …

Biden Administration Restores Bird Protections By Removing Trump Rule

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Wednesday restored protections for migratory birds that were loosened under former President Donald J. Trump, a move celebrated by conservatives but expected to increase tensions between the administration and the oil and gas industry. The move comes as some bird species disappear from the planet. North America almost lost …

Bird and Taurasi Bring USA 7th Place Under Senior Women’s Basketball

SAITAMA, Japan — Members of the United States women’s basketball team lined up on the court at Saitama Super Arena, climbed to the highest podium, and raised their hands above their heads. The scene was in some ways new and unfamiliar. Thick white masks hid the lower half of the actors’ faces. The seats in …