The ups and downs of the Common Eider
An extensive mark-recapture study reports high survival rates for Icelandic birds.
Hyacinth Macaw conservation in the Brazilian Pantanal
Habitat loss and lack of protected areas threaten the iconic Hyacinth Macaw
How do Darwin’s finches cope with parasites?
A recent study tested the parental food compensation hypothesis.
Draft obituary for the Masked Finfoot?
A maximum of 300 Masked Finfoots in ten countries
Illegal bird killing persists in eastern Spain
Persecution of protected species is declining, but is still a problem
The rise of the Inca Empire was partly driven by seabird guano
The Incas implemented the first conservation measures in human history to protect the seabird colonies that provided the guano.
Understanding competition between colonies helps to protect seabirds
High levels of inter-colony competition can lead to segregation of foraging areas.
Bird trade in Japan
Which species are most popular and where do they come from?
The heat is on for British birds
What is the evidence for climate change? How will UK bird communities adapt?
The plight of the Egyptian Vulture . . .
. . . and hopes for the future