(ANIMAL NEWS) A face only a mother could love? Sadly, not this little guy. According to The Daily Mail, the baby parrot, Nelson, was abandoned by his mother at Bergzoo in Germany, where he is now being cared for. While some are calling him a contender for the the ugliest bird, we think he is quite handsome! Let us know what you think in our poll. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL INTERACTIONS) The New York City subway has previously dealt with complaints about pigeons and their droppings by resorting to bird spikes and electric shock systems. The MTA is now using a simple, humane, natural, and much more effective method — playing recorded sounds of predatory birds. Read on about how this new system is effectively deterring pigeons. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL NEWS) RUSSIA — With the Caspian Sea freezing for the first time in years, hundreds of endangered and starving Dalmation pelicans are sharing a rare small patch of unfrozen water in Makhachkala, Russia. The Nature Protection Ministry has partnered with local lawmakers to provide the pelicans with food until they can hunt on their own, but around 20 have already died. Read on for more information on what Russia is doing to protect these pelicans. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL SCIENCE) Researchers have found that wind speeds over Antarctic seas are increasing—making life a bit easier for local albatrosses. Increased wind speeds help sea birds make shorter foraging trips and, as a result, the local birds have grown in size. Could too strong of winds become problematic? Read on to learn more. — Global Animal
(BIRD CONSERVATION) Just before Christmas, Operation Migration and its flock of whooping cranes were grounded on an attempt to migrate south for the winter. The organization attempts to reestablish migrating flocks of whooping cranes, becoming surrogate parents to the cranes after they have been hatched, and leading them on a yearly migration from Wisconsin to Florida. Read on for why this year’s migration has not reached its destination, and why government rules and regulations are throwing a wrench in the wheel of wildlife conservation efforts. — Global Animal
(PET CARE) Feeding a bird isn’t as easy as it may seem. Keep your pet healthy, safe, and happy by following these tips on caring for your bird’s dietary needs from the Humane Society. — Global Animal
(BIRD INTELLIGENCE) Researchers have found that birds, specifically pigeons, are math wizards in the animal kingdom. Besides for humans and certain non-human primates, pigeons can learn abstract mathematical rules and other numerical skills. Read more on this new finding and why the shared math intelligence of birds and primates is puzzling scientists. — Global Animal
(SCIENCE) While researchers have long considered birds to be intelligent animals, new studies show that pigeons can learn abstract math! Moreover, pigeons join rhesus monkeys and humans as the only species to exhibit these math skills. Read on to learn more about the study and the possible ancestral link between birds and primates. — Global Animal
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