Goodbye Zazu: Climate Change Will Roast Desert Birds Into Extinction In Just Five Years

"According to a recently published study, if extreme temperatures continue, the southern yellow-billed hornbill will become extinct in the hottest parts of its range by 2027."

#SciComm by @grrlscientist

#birds #hornbills #ornithology #ClimateChange #desert #biodiversity #extinction https://grrlscientist.medium.com/goodbye-zazu-climate-change-will-roast-desert-birds-into-extinction-in-just-five-years-e5e38726b3b7

Goodbye Zazu: Climate Change Will Roast Desert Birds Into Extinction In Just Five Years

"According to a recently published study, if extreme temperatures continue, the southern yellow-billed hornbill will become extinct in the hottest parts of its range by 2027."

#SciComm by @grrlscientist

#birds #hornbills #ornithology #ClimateChange #desert #biodiversity #extinction https://grrlscientist.medium.com/goodbye-zazu-climate-change-will-roast-desert-birds-into-extinction-in-just-five-years-e5e38726b3b7

If you want to count some swans on the weekend of 16/17 January 2026, I have just the thing....

#Swans #BTO #Birds #Ornithology

International Swan Census | BTO
https://www.bto.org/get-involved/volunteer/projects/goose-and-swan-monitoring-programme/taking-part/international-swan-census

If you want to count some swans on the weekend of 16/17 January 2026, I have just the thing....

#Swans #BTO #Birds #Ornithology

International Swan Census | BTO
https://www.bto.org/get-involved/volunteer/projects/goose-and-swan-monitoring-programme/taking-part/international-swan-census

Why Are London’s Iconic Sparrows Disappearing?

"London’s house sparrow population has declined by an astonishing 71% over just 24 years, and a new study suggests that avian malaria may be the cause."

#SciComm by @GrrlScientist

#sparrows #birds #ornithology #birding #London #population #disease #AvianMalaria #parasites https://medium.com/grrlscientist/why-are-londons-iconic-sparrows-disappearing-f7b879274f70

Are there any #ornithologists ? I have a dumb question about sparrows (both house sparrow and eurasian tree sparrow).

Near 3 days ago, I saw a lot of sparrows on the streets. Also a lot of them flew to my window to eat some seeds. Despite the air temperature was near 0°C.

But suddenly, after one night all sparrows are disappeared from the streets — I see no one, only another species: crows, wagtails and tits.

First, I thought that all sparrows are migrated somewhere. But from Wikipedia I learned that they may migrate only to nearby rural areas to eat some insects, if there are no food in the city. But (again) in my district are enough bird feeders with food.

So I really have a question — where (and why) are all the sparrows flew? I live at the outskirts of city with a big count of trees and a small forest nearby, so looks like here should be good conditions for birds

#ornithology #sparrow #migration #AskFedi

Are there any #ornithologists ? I have a dumb question about sparrows (both house sparrow and eurasian tree sparrow).

Near 3 days ago, I saw a lot of sparrows on the streets. Also a lot of them flew to my window to eat some seeds. Despite the air temperature was near 0°C.

But suddenly, after one night all sparrows are disappeared from the streets — I see no one, only another species: crows, wagtails and tits.

First, I thought that all sparrows are migrated somewhere. But from Wikipedia I learned that they may migrate only to nearby rural areas to eat some insects, if there are no food in the city. But (again) in my district are enough bird feeders with food.

So I really have a question — where (and why) are all the sparrows flew? I live at the outskirts of city with a big count of trees and a small forest nearby, so looks like here should be good conditions for birds

#ornithology #sparrow #migration #AskFedi

Why Are London’s Iconic Sparrows Disappearing?

"London’s house sparrow population has declined by an astonishing 71% over just 24 years, and a new study suggests that avian malaria may be the cause."

#SciComm by @GrrlScientist

#sparrows #birds #ornithology #birding #London #population #disease #AvianMalaria #parasites https://medium.com/grrlscientist/why-are-londons-iconic-sparrows-disappearing-f7b879274f70

As a biologist, I have determined that shorebirds can be divided into 6 categories:

- Short bill long legs fren
- Fancy billed big bois
- Short billed round bois
- Short kings w big bills
- Long legged supermodels
- Silly-lookin' babies

#birds #ornithology #science

As a biologist, I have determined that shorebirds can be divided into 6 categories:

- Short bill long legs fren
- Fancy billed big bois
- Short billed round bois
- Short kings w big bills
- Long legged supermodels
- Silly-lookin' babies

#birds #ornithology #science

Rencontre très proche avec des hirondelles !



Edit : Comme je le suspectais, c'est bien une histoire de température (mais aussi de manque de nourriture), apparemment il y'a des populations très fatiguées et une mortalité importante notamment dans ma région. J'espère que les hirondelles de ce matin ont réussi à se reposer un tant soit peu. En tout cas elle sont réparties quand elles l'ont décidé, j'ai bien fait attention à ne pas les déranger.



La pluie et le froid ont dû surprendre les hirondelles à l'étang, elles sont venues se réfugier sur les rebord de fenêtre de l'observatoire, même celles ouvertes !

Résultats, je suis resté plus d'une heure à côté des pauvres petits oiseaux qui se tenaient chaud en se collant les uns aux autres.

Je n'avais pas bien chaud de mon côté mais c'était une observation assez incroyable.



(Hirondelle de fenêtre, hirondelle rustique, Loir-et-cher, Fr, 09/25)



#PhotographieOiseaux #Oiseaux #ObservationOiseaux #Ornithologie #Passereaux #Hirundinidae #Hirondelles #HirondelleDeFenetre #HirondelleRustique #Automne #Pluie #Froid #BirdsOfPixelfed #BirdsOfMastodon #BirdsOfFediverse #Birds #BirdWatching #Birding #BirdPhotography #Ornithology #Passerine #HouseMartin #Swallow #BarnSwallow #Autumn #Fall #Cold

Rencontre très proche avec des hirondelles !



Edit : Comme je le suspectais, c'est bien une histoire de température (mais aussi de manque de nourriture), apparemment il y'a des populations très fatiguées et une mortalité importante notamment dans ma région. J'espère que les hirondelles de ce matin ont réussi à se reposer un tant soit peu. En tout cas elle sont réparties quand elles l'ont décidé, j'ai bien fait attention à ne pas les déranger.



La pluie et le froid ont dû surprendre les hirondelles à l'étang, elles sont venues se réfugier sur les rebord de fenêtre de l'observatoire, même celles ouvertes !

Résultats, je suis resté plus d'une heure à côté des pauvres petits oiseaux qui se tenaient chaud en se collant les uns aux autres.

Je n'avais pas bien chaud de mon côté mais c'était une observation assez incroyable.



(Hirondelle de fenêtre, hirondelle rustique, Loir-et-cher, Fr, 09/25)



#PhotographieOiseaux #Oiseaux #ObservationOiseaux #Ornithologie #Passereaux #Hirundinidae #Hirondelles #HirondelleDeFenetre #HirondelleRustique #Automne #Pluie #Froid #BirdsOfPixelfed #BirdsOfMastodon #BirdsOfFediverse #Birds #BirdWatching #Birding #BirdPhotography #Ornithology #Passerine #HouseMartin #Swallow #BarnSwallow #Autumn #Fall #Cold

Four distinct lineages of bird survived the Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event 66 million years ago, giving rise to ostriches and relatives (Palaeognathae), waterfowl (Anseriformes), ground-living fowl (Galliformes), and "modern birds" (Neoaves).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolution_of_birds

#palaeontology #ornithology #birds

Four distinct lineages of bird survived the Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event 66 million years ago, giving rise to ostriches and relatives (Palaeognathae), waterfowl (Anseriformes), ground-living fowl (Galliformes), and "modern birds" (Neoaves).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolution_of_birds

#palaeontology #ornithology #birds

Calling all bird lovers, we've been hearing this unusual bird call over the last few weeks here in Ghent, Belgium. The call is made up of two parts and sounds kinda tropical and is usually heard in the evenings and repeats a few times. Apps like Merlin Bird Id don't know either. #birds #ornithology #wildlife

Calling all bird lovers, we've been hearing this unusual bird call over the last few weeks here in Ghent, Belgium. The call is made up of two parts and sounds kinda tropical and is usually heard in the evenings and repeats a few times. Apps like Merlin Bird Id don't know either. #birds #ornithology #wildlife

The oldest Oystercatchers have been discovered in the Wash in East England! 2 birds were found within 1 month of each other earlier this year; the first had been ringed in 1983 as a chick, while the second was ringed in 1982 as an adult - so it's at least 46 years old (!) and potentially even older. Amazing!

https://www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happening/news/oldest-oystercatcher-discovered

#ShoreBirds #Birds #Ornithology #Banding #Ringing