More Than a Pattern: Understanding the Hidden Complexity of Bird Migration
When studies seem to disagree, they may actually be revealing different corners of the same evolutionary puzzle.
Three decades of action for migratory waterbirds – AEWA’s landmark role in turning science into cross-continental conservation
For 30 years, the African-Eurasian Waterbird Agreement has helped safeguard migratory species across continents—through rigorous science, international policy, and hands-on recovery efforts.
Gyorgy Szimuly
Instinct vs. Experience: Steppe Eagles Learn to Migrate Safely
A new study shows that young Steppe Eagles are drawn to human-altered landscapes during migration, while adults avoid them – revealing how instinct, experience, and learning shape survival strategies in an endangered raptor.
Gyorgy Szimuly
The Sanctuary in the Sidewalk: Trees Rescue Birds in Mexico’s Cities
Even in the heart of a city, a tree can be a sanctuary for birds. A new study from Mexico reveals that urban trees do far more than provide shade – they offer critical nesting and foraging habitats for native species under pressure from habitat loss elsewhere.
The Ornithologist