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How birds of different feathers flock together

06 Mar 2013

When different species of birds flock together, their flight formations are determined by social dynamics both between and within species.

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Eurasian Jay mating pair engaged in food-sharing

Monogamous birds read partner's food desires

15 Feb 2013

Research suggests that Eurasian Jays might be able to determine aspects of the ‘internal life’ of their mate.

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White Whiskered Puff bird

Mental time-travel in birds

14 Oct 2011

Certain types of birds may track army ant swarms using sophisticated memory and the ability to plan for the future.

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nest

Mother knows best even before birth

10 Mar 2010

Mother birds communicate with their developing chicks before they even hatch by leaving them messages in the egg, new research by a team from the...

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