Birds - Page 21

June 6, 2023

World’s largest chicken supplier, Brazil, unlikely to impose nationwide ban on exports over bird flu

Trade agreements have been revised between Brazil, the world’s largest chicken supplier, and its partners, including China, in case bird flu ever hits commercial flocks.

June 6, 2023

Federal judge rejects approval for Idaho phosphate mining project due to environmental concerns

The approval of a phosphate mine in Idaho has been reversed by a federal judge, citing that land managers failed to consider the mine’s effects on sage grouse.

June 2, 2023

Seagulls try to steal McDonald’s fries from passengers inside a car

Seagulls were caught on camera trying to steal McDonald’s fries through the windshield of a car in Sweden. See their desperate but failed attempts!

June 2, 2023

Pair of falcons terrorize busy Chicago street to protect their offspring

Multiple Chicago walkers have been attacked by a pair of falcons along Wacker Drive. The falcons are raising their offspring and attacking people walking below their nest.

May 31, 2023

3 arrested in upstate NY after mother swan stolen, eaten; babies recovered

Three teenagers were arrested Thursday in connection with the Manlius, New York theft of "Faye," a mute swan, and her four cygnets. Faye was reportedly cooked by a suspect's aunt.

May 30, 2023

Bald eagle dies 2 days after it was 'struck by vehicle' in Wisconsin: 'So sad'

A bald eagle died 48 hours after it was struck by an automobile in northeast Wisconsin. Wildlife officials say the bird will now undergo an animal autopsy.

May 29, 2023

Bald eagle struck by car in Wisconsin needs 'further evaluation,' police say

A sheriff's department in Kewaunee, Wisconsin, announced on Facebook on May 25 that a bald eagle had been "struck by a vehicle." A wildlife rescue group says the bird is "on pain meds."

May 26, 2023

South Florida zoo apologizes, ends "Kiwi encounter" as viral video sparks outcry over bird handling

After a video went viral of humans petting a threatened bird, which are a national symbol for New Zealand, South Florida zoo officials apologized and promised to end its “Kiwi Encounter."

May 25, 2023

Miami airport customs nab Taiwanese man for bizarre contraband after hearing chirping from bag

A Taiwanese man traveling from Nicaragua was caught with 29 hatching parrots that were incubating in his bag at the Miami International Airport customs checkpoint.

May 24, 2023

Birds 'live on' in hands of British woman: Taxidermy is 'valid and important part of conservation,' she says

Elle Kaye, 31, has been practicing taxidermy for nearly a decade — she's based in the U.K. and specializes in birds. Today, she's mentoring the next generation of young taxidermists.