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nature2 years ago•2 min saved

"Rare Yellow-Crested Bird Rediscovered in Stunning First Photo"

Researchers from the University of Texas at El Paso captured the first ever photo of the yellow-crested helmetshrike, a bird species not seen for nearly 20 years, during an expedition in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The team also rediscovered an amphibian species, the red-bellied squeaker frog. However, both species face threats from habitat loss due to agriculture and mining, prompting discussions on conservation efforts to protect the region's forests and the helmetshrike.

via IFLScience|

#bird-species #congo #conservation

health2 years ago•1 min saved

Avian Flu Outbreak Spreads Across Multiple States, Devastating Farms and Wildlife

Highly pathogenic avian influenza has resurfaced in several states bordering Kansas, including Missouri, Oklahoma, and Colorado, with the primary source of spread being wild migratory waterfowl. While Kansas has not reported any cases since April 2023, the risk of exposure to susceptible birds remains high. Poultry owners are advised to review their biosecurity measures to protect their birds. The disease can infect various bird species, causing severe illness and death. Symptoms include respiratory distress, decreased energy and appetite, decreased egg production, and diarrhea. The recent outbreaks do not pose an immediate public health concern, and proper handling and cooking of poultry and eggs are recommended. Federal and state partners are conducting surveillance and testing to detect the disease in commercial poultry operations and wild bird populations.

via Salina Post|

#avian-influenza #biosecurity #bird-species

science2 years ago•4 min saved

Scientists Stumped by Glittering Gold Feathers on New Hybrid Hummingbird

Scientists have discovered a never-before-documented hybrid hummingbird with glittering gold feathers in the Peruvian Andes. The bird is a combination of two different species, the Pink-throated Brilliant hummingbird and the Rufous-webbed Brilliant hummingbird. Hybrids like this one might contribute to the diversity of structural colors found across the hummingbird family tree. The discovery raises questions about how hummingbirds evolve and the complex ways in which iridescent feather colors are determined. Feathers get their base color from pigment, but hummingbirds' iridescence depends on how light is bent and filtered as it hits the feather cells at different angles.

via USA TODAY|

#bird-species #evolution #feather-colors