Birds - Page 25

February 20, 2023

Arizona aquarium celebrates hatching of 3 endangered African penguin chicks

Three African penguins were hatched at an aquarium in Arizona. African penguins are endangered, making the newborns genetically valuable to the species.

February 20, 2023

West Virginia avian center helps bald eagle fly again following injury

A bald eagle was badly injured on a fence in West Virginia. It seemed unlikely the bird would fly again, however, an avian rehab center stepped in to help the eagle regain its flight

February 20, 2023

Ongoing bird flu has cost the government around $661 million, added to consumers' pain at the grocery store

Bird Flu outbreaks across the United States have cost the government around $661 million. There is little farmers can do other than the steps they have already taken to avoid the virus.

February 17, 2023

Alaskan bald eagles win National Geographic's first 'Pictures of the Year' photo contest with stunning image

A stunning image of America’s birds at the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve in Alaska has been named the winner of National Geographic’s first-ever 'Pictures of the Year' photo contest.

February 17, 2023

Global bird flu alarm prompts countries to reconsider once-shunned vaccines

After years of culling and locking up birds, farmers still see waves of deadly bird flu outbreaks. More and more countries are now reconsidering their previous opposition to vaccines

February 17, 2023

Could a bird flu pandemic spread to humans? Here’s what you need to know

As bird flu sweeps the nation, infectious disease experts say human transmission is rare -- but authorities are watching the situation closely.

February 13, 2023

Maine wildlife authorities find 6 dead wild ducks that tested positive for bird flu

Wildlife authorities in Maine said Friday that six dead wild ducks tested positive for bird flu. Officials warned the public to be cautious of bird waste.

February 10, 2023

Biggest penguin in history was 'monster bird,' weighed over 300 pounds

A team of international researchers announced the discovery of Kumimanu fordycei, what may have been the largest penguin ever to have lived, and another new species.

February 9, 2023

NYC bird-smuggling 'kingpin' gets year in prison

Insaf Ali, 62, has been sentenced to a year and a day in prison for repeated attempts to smuggle finches from Guyana into New York for birdsong competitions.

February 8, 2023

Escaped NYC zoo owl becomes local celebrity

Flaco, a Eurasian eagle-owl who escaped a vandalized enclosure at New York City's Central Park Zoo, has emerged as the city's latest avian local celebrity.