AviList and the Future of Bird Classification
Despite visible differences, AviList treats Green-winged and Eurasian Teal as one species due to consistent hybridisation and genetic overlap. © Ilya Povalyaev
Evolution and Taxonomy

AviList and the Future of Bird Classification

A unified checklist reshapes how birds are named, studied, and conserved – laying the groundwork for a dynamic, evidence-driven taxonomy.

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Born in Isolation: The Australian Origin of Songbirds
The Superb Lyrebird—an ancient Australian songbird and living symbol of oscine origins – blends mimicry with evolutionary legacy in one of Earth’s oldest avian lineages. © Grigory J. Heaton

Born in Isolation: The Australian Origin of Songbirds

Oscines – true songbirds – make up nearly half of all bird species alive today. A new study confirms that their evolutionary roots trace back to Australia, offering powerful new insight into one of the greatest radiations in avian history.
Evolution and Taxonomy
The Ornithologist

The Ornithologist
Real-Time, Real Impact: Revolutionary Bird Tracking with Interrex’s UBILINK
A Northern Lapwing is being carefully processed for research before release. Studies like this provide vital data on migration and survival. © Eunbi Kwon, Department of Ornithology, Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence

Real-Time, Real Impact: Revolutionary Bird Tracking with Interrex’s UBILINK

Satellite technology is evolving fast – Interrex’s UBILINK system offers a game-changing solution for high-resolution, remote wildlife tracking.
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The Ornithologist

The Ornithologist
Extinction Crisis Looms for Birds, New Study Warns
A dramatic aerial clash: Ascension Frigatebirds display social and competitive behaviour above their oceanic breeding colony. Once nearly wiped out by invasive predators and habitat loss, this species was highlighted in a recent study among the world’s most functionally unique birds at risk – underscoring the need for targeted recovery, habitat protection, and ecosystem-wide conservation. © Kini Roesler

Extinction Crisis Looms for Birds, New Study Warns
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Gyorgy Szimuly

Gyorgy Szimuly