Bird’s the Word | Episode 4 | How Do Birds Smell? Birds are known for their keen vision and excellent hearing. But what about their sense of smell? It was thought for the longest time that birds couldn’t smell. It was only in 1960 that this myth was busted. In this video developed in collaboration with Early Bird, we delve into this lesser-known aspect of a bird’s life. Watch the full video here: heyor.ca/MzX0eg TN: Dhritiman Mukherjee #BirdsTheWord #BirdSense #BirdScience #BirdsCanSmell #IntoTheWorldOfBirds

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🧠 How do birds make decisions? This study explores how the hippocampus in pigeons contributes to model-based learning - an advanced form of decision-making based on predicting outcomes. 🔗 brnw.ch/21x1qXy #Neuroscience #AnimalBehavior #BirdScience

New Research: Bridging citizen science and policy for bird conservation in Africa: lessons from the Nigerian bird atlas project frontiersin.org/articles/10.… #FrontiersIn #BirdScience

Short-tailed Swift Small bird, smoky grey upperparts, extra-long wings (extend beyond tail when folded). Greyish-brown underparts with brown/black shaft streaks below chest. Catches flying insects (Hymenoptera/Diptera) on the wing. #BirdScience #ShortTailedSwift

Research shows monk parakeets build trust through careful, gradual steps. #WildlifeResearch #AnimalBehavior #BirdScience #NatureStudy #ParrotBehavior #TrustBuilding #heatedrivalry #HadaLaboxPerthSantaSkinCafe #jonita #CapEath #Chile Read more: artisantimes.com/boost-your-…

🚨 NATURE BREAKING: CROWS ARE SMARTER THAN WE THINK! 🧠🐦 New research shows that when a crow dies, other crows gather around the body to study what caused the death — a powerful form of social learning. They analyze predators, poisons, or human threats to protect the entire group. This behavior proves just how intelligent, aware, and adaptable crows truly are. 💬 Did you know crows could do this? What other animal behavior surprised you the most? Reply below 👇 #CrowIntelligence #WildlifeResearch #AnimalBehavior #BirdScience #Trending

🚨 NATURE BREAKING: CROWS ARE SMARTER THAN WE THINK! 🧠🐦 New research shows that when a crow dies, other crows gather around the body to study what caused the death — a powerful form of social learning. They analyze predators, poisons, or human threats to protect the entire group. This behavior proves just how intelligent, aware, and adaptable crows truly are. 💬 Did you know crows could do this? What other animal behavior surprised you the most? Reply below 👇 🖼️ Note: The attached image is AI-generated. #CrowIntelligence #WildlifeResearch #AnimalBehavior #BirdScience #Trending

Our lovely attendee Birdscience created a SNAFU Con bingo sheet! You can mark off the cosplayers you see, or make your own! If you want to share yours with us, post it here or tag #SNAFUCon2025 ! snafucon.com/

Calling all young bird lovers with sharp eyes & curious minds! The 2nd #YoungBirdersCamp 🐦 is back at IISER Tirupati this Dec 18th- 22nd, 2025. 🌿 3 days of: - Bird science deep-dives - Ornithology masterclasses - ⁠Field visits & conservation talks - Fun, Art sessions, & feathers! ⚠️ Not for beginners; basic birding skills required Limited Scholarships Available Register now: forms.gle/xhez7nXq4w5VPHEb7 Know more skyisland.in/ybc25.html #IISERTirupati #BirdingIndia #YoungNaturalists #BirdScience

🐦 Oxford study finds Great Tits “divorce” after breeding—some stay together, others split. Social bonds matter in animal research. Behavior isn't background noise, it's the key. #aRukon #AnimalResearch #Ethology #BirdScience npr.org/2025/07/30/nx-s1-548…

I’m thrilled to officially launch The Ornithologist – an independent digital magazine dedicated to bird science, conservation and storytelling from around the world. Explore it at theornithologist.org #ornithology #birdscience #theornithologist #conservation #birding #birds

Coming soon! The call for #CCO2025 opens: bird science, conservation and biodiversity in a single event from Colombia to the world. #BirdScience #ColombianOrnithology #OrnithologyCongress

¡Muy pronto! Se abre la convocatoria al #CCO2025: ciencia, conservación, biodiversidad y aves en un solo evento. ¡Desde Colombia para el mundo! #OrnitologíaColombiana #AvesColombianas #CienciaColombiana #BirdScience #ColombianOrnithology #OrnithologyCongress

New Research: Urbanization and brood parasitism affect growth, but not free amino acid concentrations in nestling song sparrows (Melospiza melodia) frontiersin.org/articles/10.… #FrontiersIn #BirdScience

Is anyone interested in joining a birding / birdsong / birdscience Discord?

New Research: Editorial: Bird movements and migration under global environmental change: current and future implications frontiersin.org/articles/10.… #FrontiersIn #BirdScience

Applications invited for the @CornellBirds Edward W Rose #Postdoctoral Scholars Program. Multiple #fellowships available. Find out more here: bit.ly/45vYwCW 🗓️ Deadline: 9 Sept 2023 #postdoc #BirdTwitter #BirdScience #ornithology #birds #biodiversity

Such a great survey - and a lovely excuse to get out and see what’s there. I had the lovely surprise of a Common Sandpiper and a Kingfisher in the most unlikely of sites. Use your birding skills🪶 TAKE PART! #BirdScience #CitizenScience #BirdSurveys #WBBS

Another BTO Woodcock Survey complete. I’m looking forward to seeing the results and getting an idea of big picture for UK breeding Woodcock both regionally and nationally. @bto @BTO_Kent #ukredlist #birdscience #citizenscience #woodcock #btovolunteering