Researchers discovered that 37 out of 45 known species of birds of paradise possess biofluorescence, emitting green or yellow-green light when exposed to blue or UV light.
The plane successfully landed back at Newark airport with no reported injuries, according to the FAA.
The rare Petrel has only been spotted in Israel seven times before Tuesday’s discovery.
A recent study revealed that hundreds of thousands of birds in Israel die every year because of colliding into transparent acoustic walls, as well as smashing into windows in high-rise buildings.
The bird has a short tail ending in a pygostyle, an important aerodynamic innovation moving the center of mass forward toward the wings.
A recently analyzed near-complete fossil skull found in Antarctica has revealed Vegavis iaai to be the oldest known modern bird, according to a study published in Nature.
The usually common great tits and blue tits were reported less frequently this year, likely due to mild temperatures.
The plane crash at Jeonnam Muan International Airport in South Korea has brought renewed attention to the dangers posed by bird strikes in aviation.
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Biologists are optimistic her egg will hatch, with a 70-80% chance of success.
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