Steve Rowland, RSPB area manager for Norfolk, said: "The birds don't respect borders, everybody knows that birds migrate and ...

Crows have a sense of geometric intuition much like our own, a new study reveals. They can detect the 'odd one out' in a set ...

Crows in a lab were able to distinguish shapes that exhibited right angles, parallel lines, and symmetry, suggesting that, like humans, they have a special ability to perceive geometric regularity.

Inspired by this knowledge, Diana Liao, a neurobiologist and post-doctoral researcher at the University of Tubingen in Germany, decided to ask the obvious question: Can crows do it too?

Researchers have made startling discoveries in recent years about a crow’s ability to communicate, solve problems, remember people, and use tools. What they’re discovering about crow brains is ...

After years in captivity, five members of a rare bird species called the ʻalalā, or Hawaiian crow, are flying free in the wild, officials announced Wednesday.

Raccoons are often seen as cute and harmless wildlife—but that is a misconception. "Raccoons are native animals," "They ...

Early morning daybreak hours in the west end of Allentown have turned into a scene reminiscent of Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds,” says longtime resident Pam Palmer, who has witnessed a large ...

More resources needed to protect birds in Germany Citizen scientists enable researchers to analyze effectiveness of protected areas Date: November 1, 2024 Source: University of Göttingen Summary ...

Member states of the European Union are obliged to designate Special Protection Areas (SPAs) as part of the Natura 2000 network. These areas are designed to guarantee the preservation and ...

Crows are birds known for their intelligence, their adaptability, and their loud, harsh "caw." They're part of the same family as ravens, jays, magpies and nutcrackers. Different crow species live ...

The brainy birds carry big chips on their shoulders, scientists say. And some people who become subjects of their ire may be victims of mistaken identity.