When a bird drapes its nest with snake skin, it isn't just making an interesting decor choice. Researchers find that for some birds, it keeps predators at bay. When a bird drapes its nest with ...
It’s nesting season again. For something so basic and so essential to avian life, I believe that the act of nesting is misunderstood by many. Let’s go over some very basic stuff and ...
Cavity-nesting birds have an unusual way of deterring predators: lining their nests with snake skin, according to the Cornell Chronicle. Research shows this strategy is more common in birds that use ...
However, the results primarily supported the predation deterrence hypothesis, particularly for cavity nests. The findings highlight the adaptability of birds in using their environment to protect ...
These birds accomplish amazing feats of nest-building that defy the elements. Perhaps the peak of these architects are the orioles, deftly weaving their baskets of materials-flimsy but incredibly ...
When a bird drapes its nest with snake skin, it isn't just making an interesting home décor choice. For some birds, it keeps predators at bay. Researchers combined new and historical data to show ...
Edible bird’s nest is made by a species of cave-dwelling swiftlets. Weaved from their saliva and harvested in caves and man-made nesting houses, bird’s nests are then painstakingly cleaned ...