Travel far, breed hard, and die young: Short-eared owls and why they should be studied

This Journal of Raptor Research issue focuses on movement ecology—how and why raptors move. This can include classic ...

Birds are more brutal than one can imagine: 5 gruesome ways they kill their prey

We often think of Britain’s birds as gentle and graceful. They eat seeds, visit gardens, and sing in the mornings. But some ...
Discover Wildlife

Impaling on spikes, water bombing and stabbing – birds are more brutal than you realised. Here's 5 gruesome techniques they use to kill

Discover the brutal techniques used by some British birds to catch their prey - from impaling on spikes through to stabbing ...
Terra Planet Earth

6 Birds That Look Like Bald Eagles and Cause Frequent Misidentification Mistakes

Misidentification spikes when birds soar high in harsh midday light. At that distance, plumage contrast can wash out, and ...
Capitol Hill Seattle Blog

Pikes/Pines | The real bird that inspired the Seattle Seahawks

Football has never been my thing, but that doesn’t mean I lack hometown pride for the Seattle Seahawks winning the Super Bowl. And I also can’t help but enjoy that the team has a unique name that ...
The Conversation

Medieval women used falconry to subvert gender norms

Rachel Delman received funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (2013-2016) and the Leverhulme Trust (2019-2022). Hawks are taking cinematic flight. In two recent literary adaptations, ...
Univeristy of Iowa Daily Iowan

JoCo conservationists reflect on record nesting year for osprey

Conservation specialists in Johnson County are reflecting on a 2025 state record of identifying 70 osprey nests and at least 58 young osprey, a large fish-eating bird of prey commonly known as the ...
Phys.org

Medieval women used falconry to subvert gender norms

Hawks are taking cinematic flight. In two recent literary adaptations, they are entwined with the lives and emotions of their respective protagonists – Agnes Shakespeare (née Hathaway) and Helen ...
Osprey Observer

FishHawk Girl Scout Earns Silver Award Protecting Birds Of Prey

Silver Award Girl Scout Kayla Farrell (middle) is pictured with Tampa Bay Raptor Rescue manager Barbara Walker and a volunteer. A FishHawk seventh grader is making a lasting impact on wildlife ...
Forbes

Prey Size Affects Dynamics Between Cougars And Wolves In Yellowstone

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. GrrlScientist writes about evolution, ecology, behavior and health. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This ...
PBS

Lion vs. Wildebeest: How Lions Hunt as a Pride

Lions may not have the cheetah’s speed or the leopard’s forest cover, but they have other tricks for hunting prey. Masters of stealth and teamwork, lions work together to outwit and overpower their ...
animalsaroundtheglobe

The Most Majestic Birds of Prey You Can See Without Leaving America

North America is home to some of the world’s most spectacular birds of prey, offering wildlife enthusiasts and casual observers alike the chance to witness these magnificent hunters in their natural ...