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Stookey, an Eclectus parrot - one of the parrots that was stolen

Thieves steal rare, valuable parrots in Israeli zoo break-in

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF , MEITAL SHARABI

From dinosaurs to birds: How cranial kinesis shaped evolution.

From dinosaurs to birds: How cranial kinesis shaped evolution

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

A crane that was found injured in the Galilee was released back into the wild.

Rescued crane returns to the wild just in time for migration

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

The gull which traveled from Portugal to Israel was tagged, allowing researchers to trace its path.

From Portugal to Israel: The gull that traveled the longest distance ever

By ZIV REINSTEIN

Birds of Paradise use hidden biofluorescence to communicate.

Birds of Paradise use hidden biofluorescence to communicate

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

A FedEx Boeing 767 returning to the runway at Newark Liberty International Airport after a bird strike caused an engine fire, March 1, 2025.

FedEx cargo plane makes emergency landing after bird strike in Newark

Rare seabird discovered on Israel's shore following winter storm.

Rare seabird discovered on Israeli coast

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Stickers of birds of prey affixed to acoustic barriers have proven only partly effective, since birds flying at lower levels can see open areas on the other side.

Death traps for birds: Reducing the danger of transparent acoustic walls

By PATRICIA GOLAN

A 150 million-year-old fossil reveals early bird diversification in Jurassic Period.

150-million-year-old fossil shows early bird diversification in the Jurassic Period

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

66 million years ago, Antarctica was lush and temperate. It was home to both the oldest modern bird, and the T-Rex.

66 million years ago, Antarctica was lush, temperate, and home to the oldest modern bird and T-Rex

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Germany's 'Hour of Winter Birds' reveals dwindling numbers.

Germany's 'Hour of Winter Birds' reveals dwindling numbers

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Throwing chickens at engines, and employing hawks in airports--how the aviation industry attempts to mitigate bird strikes.

Aviation's efforts to prevent bird strikes, from chickens at engines to hawks at airports

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Rescuing Hope: A Lifeline for Injured Animals in Northern Israel

War Wounds All: Hope for Injured Animals in Northern Israel

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

A gigantic albatross egg.

How old is too old? 74-year-old Wisdom the albatross lays first egg in four years

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

The intelligent western jackdaw, which can be found in Shfelat Yehuda, Beit Guvrin areas.

Looking at the intelligent western jackdaw, which can be found in Shfelat Yehuda, Beit Guvrin areas

By ITSIK MAROM

Navaornis hestiae. Bird brain.

Scientists uncover 80-million-year-old ancient bird's brain structure

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

“Terror Bird”. Illustration.

Colombian rancher finds largest known fossil of three-meters tall “Terror Bird” in Tatacoa Desert

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

In the Hula Valley the Agamon Wildlife Rehabilitation Center is saving one of the most impressive birds of prey in Israel, August 1, 2024.

Hula Valley wild life center treats young buzzard suffering from avian pox

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF