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Sociable woodpeckers that cooperate have evolved smaller brains

Life

Sociable woodpeckers that cooperate have evolved smaller brains

It’s long been thought that living in a group leads to bigger brains – including in humans. But a surprising finding in woodpeckers shows this isn’t always the case

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Life

The opposite birds: What wiped out the ancient rulers of the sky

Features

Hens that can lay eggs from other species could save rare birds

Life

Hens that can lay eggs from other species could save rare birds

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Arabian babbler bird

Life

Bird lookouts make alarm calls to save themselves, not the group

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cranes

Life

Village's crane guests seen from a 'grain's point of view'

Regulars

Male collared flycatcher

Life

Bird is evolving to be less flashy in response to global warming

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eggshells

Technology

Recycled eggshells can be used for next-gen data storage

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Illustration of goose against wooded backdrop

Life

Extinct giant goose used its wings to fight rather than fly

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A sign with a Dalmatian pelican on it on the shores of Lake Skadar

Earth

Largest lake in southern Europe under threat from “eco-resortâ€

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Parakeet chicks in a tree hole

Life

Invasive parakeets muscle in on native bird’s nests in Israel

Eurasian hoopoe are the latest native victims as ring-necked parakeets spread around the globe

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Life

Canadians are angry about their national bird, but they’re wrong

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Life

T. rex cousin’s 99-million-year old tail feathers found in amber

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Life

Watch cockatoo genius chew out a tool from a piece of cardboard

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Life

The sweet scent of plastic lures seabirds to a dangerous snack

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