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Birds

Environment

We’re heading to court to try to stop an avian apocalypse

More than 90 per cent of migratory birds need more protection on their journeys around the world. Fighting for them in court may be the best way to avert catastrophe, says James Thornton

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White-crowned sparrow

Life

Coronavirus lockdown changed how birds sing in San Francisco

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Life

Image of whooper swans flying in harmony wins bird photography award

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Sparkling Violet-ear

Life

Hummingbirds can drop their body temperature below 4°C when they rest

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Acorn woodpecker

Life

Woodpecker battle royale sees teams of birds fight for nearly a week

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Ring-necked parakeet

Ring-necked parakeet
Male white-throated sparrow

Life

Canadian sparrows are ditching traditional songs for a new tune

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Life

There’s a bird that tricks other animals into dropping their lunch

Culture

Humans

Why #oddlysatisfying videos are so oddly satisfying

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Environment

Don’t miss: Europe’s biggest art-meets-tech festival on your computer

Â鶹´«Ã½'s weekly round-up of the best books, films, TV series, games and more that you shouldn't miss

Culture

Life

The strange physics of why blue jays look blue even though they aren’t

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Humans

Seagulls aren’t menaces – they are fascinating and complex creatures

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Life

Little green invaders: how parakeets conquered the world

Features

Environment

I’m protecting seabirds in one of the world’s most overfished areas

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