Birds

Most of the declining species are farmland birds.

The bird flu pandemic has reached West Africa after being detected in Senegal and The Gambia.

Named after a Hindu god, it is hoped that resurrecting the species will focus conservation attention on at-risk habitats.

The insects were frozen in time after being caught in amber, revealing rare evidence of how dinosaurs and insects interacted.

Bird populations in the UK continue to freefall as the government moves further away from achieving its own targets to protect nature.

Spring is an important time of year for birds to get cracking laying eggs and raising chicks. But first things first they need to build their nests.

Microplastics aren't just affecting large animals, they're also affecting microscopic species too.

The body mass of young shearwaters has deteriorated in just over a decade, with plastic consumption believed to be the most likely cause.

Climate change is thought to be responsible for bringing more extreme weather to the continent, which is exacerbating a long term decline in nest numbers.

An outbreak of bird flu has swept the world over the past year, raising fears that humans could become more vulnerable.

The simple act of watching birds opens a window onto a whole other world right on your doorstep. 

A new disease has been described in seabirds, but it might just be the tip of the iceberg.

The underside of their tails have feathers that are whiter than any others ever measured.

Kumimanu fordycei weighed an estimated 150 kilogrammes, demonstrating that penguins became large early in their evolution.

While some argue de-extinction could help to restore damaged ecosystems, others believe it is an expensive distraction from the threats facing living species.

More than 250 titanosaur eggs have been uncovered in India, revealing more about the lives of some of the largest animals which ever lived.

Winter is a time where many animals conserve their energy, fly south or grow a thicker coat.  

Flocks of starlings form ever-changing, mesmerising aerial displays in autumn and winter. 

Left alone over time, many graveyards have become secluded sanctuaries where plant and animal life can thrive.

The days of the most distinctive bird species could be numbered as the most unusual forms bear the brunt of global extinctions.  

The evolution of penguins has been laid out in unparalleled detail, revealing how they came into being.

Measuring almost two metres tall, Leptoptilos robustus would have lived in a unique ecosystem which included the mysterious miniature human relative Homo floresiensis. 

Thousands of seabirds are dropping dead from bird flu at some of the UK's most important seabird colonies.  

A Critically Endangered species of albatross may be in more danger than previously thought. 

Genyornis newtoni may have become extinct after humans stole and ate its eggs.

Another bird from the island of the dodo is in danger of becoming extinct, scientists have warned.

Can you match these songs and calls to nine common British garden birds?

Over half of all seabirds have been lost in the past 50 years, seeing less of the nutrients vital to life moved from sea to land.

The world's first flying vertebrates may also have been some of the biggest show-offs.

The tropics have long been perceived as being a riot of colour.

The bittern, whose call is as loud as a jet taking off, is returning to areas of the country it hasn't been seen in for centuries. 

Populations of raptors are over 50,000 birds smaller than they would otherwise be.

Almost half of all American bald and golden eagles are being poisoned by lead.

The neck of a diplodocid shows evidence of a disease that still affects birds today.

Walter Rothschild acquired animals from all over the world to study and display at his museum.

John James Audubon was a self-taught ornithologist and artist. He was also a contradictory figure.

The 'biggest ever outbreak of bird flu in Great Britain' has been blamed for killing thousands of birds across the UK.

A century ago, the era of 'heroic' Antarctic endeavours came to an end as the Quest expedition made its way home.

Scientists have discovered how a bird of prey dubbed 'the flying tiger' could take down one of the heaviest birds that ever lived.

Ring-necked parakeets are a spectacle to see and hear, but are they causing problems for native UK wildlife?

Climate change could lead to an increase in break-ups as it puts pressure on the animal kingdom. 

Birds will mock-up the scene of an attack to stop rivals from stealing their nest. 

There are over 600 million fewer birds in Europe than there were 40 years ago. 

Sharks, seahorses and smelt are among the residents of the River Thames revealed in a new report.

One of the world's most endangered birds can choose to have young without sex, it has been found.

A breakthrough in why eggs from one of the world's most endangered birds fail to hatch could provide a lifeline for the species. 

Climate change could leave birds and their eggs unprepared for the extreme weather being thrown at them. 

The white-tailed sea eagle will not be reintroduced to Norfolk despite fully fledged plans and public support. 

Over 100 species of European birds are on the road to becoming extinct, a new report has warned. 

The US government has announced that 23 species of American animals and plants are believed to have gone extinct. 

A species of eagle that may have eaten ancient koalas over 25 million years ago has been described from Australia. 

Prehistoric humans may have 'farmed' cassowaries as early as 18,000 years ago. 

Officials are investigating after over 60 endangered penguins were reportedly stung to death by bees.

Concerns have been raised after reports of 'unprecedented' deaths amongst guillemots in the north of the UK.

In nature, species will sometimes form unexpectedly close bonds and work to their mutual benefit. 

Wild Goffin's cockatoos have been observed to make their own 'cutlery' when setting down to eat a meal of sea mangoes.

Because sometimes more is more.

Ponds are crucial habitat for a great diversity of wildlife.

Birds need access to water year-round. Help them out by building a simple garden bird bath. 

Uncovering details about how the Carolina parakeet became extinct.

As you're taxiing to the runway, spare a thought for what the impact of your flight might be.

In recent years there has a growing shift to change the common English names of birds that are offensive or inaccurate.

Name that tune! Learn how to recognise the songs and calls of the UK's most common park and garden birds.

Peregrine falcons have adapted to urban living, but what's the best way to see the fastest bird in town?

Billions of plastic particles accumulate on remote islands mostly via sea.

They bring on average 688,000 pieces of plastic back onto land every single year.

Meet some of the animals that bust out their best moves to attract a mate.

Specialised conservation work saves kākāpō from the brink of extinction. 

Help your local wild birds to survive winter by putting out these nutritious fat balls. 

The decline in native birds is threatening the existence of island biodiversity.

Looking at the record of bird poo preserved for thousands of years could give us clue as to what might happen as climate change gathers pace.

Listening to some bird song can help improve our mental health.

It's not just foxes, rats and pigeons in the concrete jungle.

What really happened to nature in 2020?

They cover an enormous area of the UK and are home to many rare and declining wild plants, insects, amphibians and more.

The skull shape of birds is just a tiny fraction of the diversity that would have been seen in their dinosaur ancestors.

Find out about this ghostly silent, night-time hunter.

Gilbert White's talent and passion for observing and recording nature inspired many future naturalists, including Charles Darwin.

Invasive species are a much bigger threat to nature than many people realise.

Find out facts about this sociable bird.