Across the Northern Hemisphere, satellite tags and backyard observations are revealing a surprising pattern: some birds are not just drifting off course, they are consistently flying in the opposite ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Most birds fly at low altitudes, relatively speaking. But ...

The mystery of why Eleonora's falcons migrate longer routes in a complex 'zig-zag' pattern has long baffled scientists. But they are now a step closer to unravelling the answer after discovering the ...

The degradation of habitat and resulting climatic changes are affecting migratory birds which are flying thousands of miles to escape the winter, experts say. Sampath Seneviratne, an ornithologist and ...

This timing is unusual. Scientists sound alarm after discovering new pattern that poses 'ongoing risks' for millions of birds: 'Raises interesting questions' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Migratory birds use warm, rising currents of air to gain height using little energy to fly over long distances. But just how they navigate the height-boosting currents was a mystery, until now. Now, ...

Birds flying in a V-formation aren't just for show; it's a clever energy-saving strategy. The lead bird creates an uplift, helping those behind glide more easily. Recent studies on ibises reveal ...

Argentavis magnificens was so massive it should’ve stayed grounded. Yet, this giant prehistoric bird still ruled the skies of ...

Mysuru experiences a decline in migratory bird arrivals, raising concerns over habitat loss and changing migration patterns.

A tracking study has revealed the secrets of the world's highest bird migration - the Himalayan flight of the bar-headed goose. The geese have been recorded at heights of more than 7,000m (23,000ft).

As climate change shifts migratory patterns and bird populations grow, the problem posed by birds for airlines, pilots and passengers is becoming more visible. On 30 December 2024, 179 passengers lost ...