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  • Once lost for 200 years, red-billed chough takes flight in England once more

    Once lost for 200 years, red-billed chough takes flight in England once more

    Once common in Kent, the red-billed chough disappeared more than two centuries ago due to habitat loss.

  • Feathered Oddities: 10 birds so rare and beautiful they seem unreal

    Feathered Oddities: 10 birds so rare and beautiful they seem unreal

    Discover a mesmerising collection of rare and stunning birds from around the world. These feathered wonders are so unique and vibrant, they almost seem too magical to be real.

  • Still think cheetah is the fastest? This is the real speed king of the animal kingdom

    Still think cheetah is the fastest? This is the real speed king of the animal kingdom

    This animal can hit up to 240 mph or 386 km/h, faster than a skydiver or low-flying aircraft. Scientists observed speeds over 200 mph across multiple tests, confirming its dominance.

  • Sky-Coloured Wonders: World’s 10 Most Beautiful Blue Birds

    Sky-Coloured Wonders: World’s 10 Most Beautiful Blue Birds

    From shimmering jays to royal pigeons, discover ten of the world’s most breathtaking blue birds. These sky-toned wonders showcase nature’s palette in every corner of the globe.

  • Meet the Great Eared Nightjar: Nature’s hidden baby dragon with a unique, haunting sound

    Meet the Great Eared Nightjar: Nature’s hidden baby dragon with a unique, haunting sound

    Often called nature’s “baby dragon,” the Great Eared Nightjar is a rare nocturnal bird known for its dragon-like looks, eerie calls, and incredible camouflage in dense forest habitats.

  • Meet Photographers' Favorite Monal: The Jewel of the Mountains

    Meet Photographers' Favorite Monal: The Jewel of the Mountains

    With its iridescent feathers and vibrant colours, the Himalayan Monal dazzles both nature lovers and photographers. Often called the ‘jewel of the mountains’, this shy bird thrives in high-altitude forests.

  • 10 Most Beautiful and Brightest Red Birds in the World

    10 Most Beautiful and Brightest Red Birds in the World

    From forests to gardens, these dazzling red birds are nature’s most striking gems. Discover the 10 most beautiful and brightest red-feathered birds found across the globe in this vibrant showcase.

  • Elusive Chestnut-Capped Babbler spotted in Howrah, Bengal, after 150 Years

    Elusive Chestnut-Capped Babbler spotted in Howrah, Bengal, after 150 Years

    The chestnut-capped babbler is a timid insectivore. It lives deep within reed beds and grasslands, avoiding human eyes. Its shy nature and camouflaged plumage make it hard to spot.

  • Meet Glacier Finch: A Tiny Bird That Nests in Ice

    Meet Glacier Finch: A Tiny Bird That Nests in Ice

    The Glacier Finch, also known as the White-winged Diuca Finch, is the only bird known to nest directly on glaciers, braving extreme cold and high altitudes to raise its young in ice.

  • 10 Most Beautiful, Eye-Catching, and Colourful Birds of the Wild

    10 Most Beautiful, Eye-Catching, and Colourful Birds of the Wild

    Discover nature’s most dazzling winged wonders with these 10 stunning birds from the wild. Their vibrant colours, unique patterns, and exotic habitats make them some of the most mesmerising creatures in the animal kingdom.

  • Australia’s ‘trash parrots’ master public water fountains, start their own drinking ritual

    Australia’s ‘trash parrots’ master public water fountains, start their own drinking ritual

    Sulphur-crested cockatoos are familiar with urban life. Already regarded as "trash parrots" because of their ability to open bins, they have entertained and occasionally infuriated city residents for a long time.

  • 10 Beautiful Birds with Orange Chests and Bellies

    10 Beautiful Birds with Orange Chests and Bellies

    Discover 10 stunning birds with vibrant orange chests and bellies, from orioles to bluebirds. These colourful species brighten skies across North America with their beauty.

  • Climate change will severely impact bird species by 2080: Study

    Climate change will severely impact bird species by 2080: Study

    The scientists related past bird distributions to climate data and then applied these relationships to two future climate scenarios -- based on low and medium greenhouse gas emissions -- to predict changes in species distributions.

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