Scots gamekeeper battered rare bird of prey to death with cosh after trapping it in cage

Russell Mason, 49, lured the protected goshawk into a baited trap before battering it several times with a cosh to cause its agonising death.

New rare bird species discovered in Japan

A previously unknown species of leaf warbler has been discovered in Japan. The Ijima's Leaf Warbler has proven to be two different species, not just one. Every year, a few new bird species are ...

Dozens of rare migratory birds can be seen from MDC's boat tour in NSB

The tours offer experienced and first-time birders a unique opportunity to observe winter migratory birds in the area and ...

Bird rarely seen in the United States sends people flocking to Virginia

The red-flanked bluetail has appeared at a park near the Potomac River, marking only the second time the species has been ...
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Amazon Parrots Were Traded Across the Andes Long Before the Inca Empire

A new study shows that parrots and Amazon macaws were traded across the Andes for elite feather ornaments long before the ...
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Livestream shows rare 'fat' parrot becoming a mom (volume up)

The world's "fattest" parrot species is a rare, flightless bird called a Kākāpō, and one famous Kākāpō just became a mom.

Wildlife haven created at RSPB Arne to attract rare birds

RSPB Arne in Dorset creates a 20-hectare wood pasture and community orchard to boost wildlife, attract rare birds, and enhance ...

Rare American bird spotted in Poole Park

A rare American bird has been spotted in Dorset and photographed by a wildlife enthusiast who described the sighting as an “interesting” experience.