The cassowary, a flightless bird native to Australia and Papua New Guinea, is often regarded as the world’s most dangerous bird, especially when it comes to human encounters. Known for its powerful legs and sharp talons, the cassowary has a reputation for being aggressive and unpredictable. Cassowaries are large, flightless birds that can stand up to six feet tall and … [Read more...] about The Cassowary Is The World’s Most Dangerous Bird
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A Third Human Bird Flu Case Is Confirmed In US, With A New Set Of Symptoms
This is the first of the recent cases to present with traditional respiratory symptoms. A third case of bird flu has been confirmed in a dairy farm worker in the USA, the second identified in the state of Michigan. In contrast to the previous two cases, the infected individual has reportedly been experiencing traditional flu-like symptoms, though officials say they are now … [Read more...] about A Third Human Bird Flu Case Is Confirmed In US, With A New Set Of Symptoms
A Curious Black Bird Peers Into a Remote Camera, Photobombing a San Francisco Weather Report
In a surprising turn of events, a weatherman in San Francisco found himself face-to-face with an unexpected guest during his live broadcast. Mark Tamayo, the host of the 4pm weather newscast on Thursday afternoon for KTVU, was delivering the latest updates when a curious bird decided to make a special appearance. The incident occurred as the camera streamed live from the … [Read more...] about A Curious Black Bird Peers Into a Remote Camera, Photobombing a San Francisco Weather Report
With a new prosthetic beak, a parrot with a damaged beak gets a second chance at life
A bird’s abeak is just as crucial as a human’s hands. When a bird’s beak is broken, it can endanger its survival by interfering with its ability to feed, use things, climb, and defend itself. That’s why a parrot whose beak was shattered recently had a second opportunity at a healthy and happy life thanks to a recent restoration. Renascer ACN, a non-governmental organization … [Read more...] about With a new prosthetic beak, a parrot with a damaged beak gets a second chance at life
Oriental dwarf kingfisher
The oriental dwarf kingfisher (Ceyx erithaca), also known as the black-backed kingfisher or three-toed kingfisher, is a pocket-sized bird in the family Alcedinidae.[3][4][5][6] This tropical kingfisher is a partial migrant[7] that is endemic across much of the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast … [Read more...] about Oriental dwarf kingfisher