Birds

Power line collisions during migration wound dozens of storks in Golan Heights

“There is an urgent need to explore ways to minimize these injuries, including marking power lines and proactively preparing known migration routes," said a veterinarian.

 Injured stork at The Hula Valley Wildlife Acclimatization Center.
 36 parrots stolen from Jerusalem's Biblical Zoo

Rare parrots stolen from Jerusalem zoo returned, suspect arrested

 Stookey, an Eclectus parrot - one of the parrots that was stolen

Thieves steal rare, valuable parrots in Israeli zoo break-in

 From dinosaurs to birds: How cranial kinesis shaped evolution.

From dinosaurs to birds: How cranial kinesis shaped evolution


Rescued crane returns to the wild just in time for migration

While in repair at the acclimatization center, the crane received specialized orthopedic support for its injured leg to help regain stability.

 A crane that was found injured in the Galilee was released back into the wild.

From Portugal to Israel: The gull that traveled the longest distance ever

The previous world record for a yellow-legged gull stood at only 1,840 km.

 The gull which traveled from Portugal to Israel was tagged, allowing researchers to trace its path.

Birds of Paradise use hidden biofluorescence to communicate

Researchers discovered that 37 out of 45 known species of birds of paradise possess biofluorescence, emitting green or yellow-green light when exposed to blue or UV light.

 Birds of Paradise use hidden biofluorescence to communicate.

FedEx cargo plane makes emergency landing after bird strike in Newark

The plane successfully landed back at Newark airport with no reported injuries, according to the FAA.

 A FedEx Boeing 767 returning to the runway at Newark Liberty International Airport after a bird strike caused an engine fire, March 1, 2025.

Rare seabird discovered on Israeli coast

The rare Petrel has only been spotted in Israel seven times before Tuesday’s discovery. 

Rare seabird discovered on Israel's shore following winter storm.

Death traps for birds: Reducing the danger of transparent acoustic walls

A recent study revealed that hundreds of thousands of birds in Israel die every year because of colliding into transparent acoustic walls, as well as smashing into windows in high-rise buildings. 

 Stickers of birds of prey affixed to acoustic barriers have proven only partly effective, since birds flying at lower levels can see open areas on the other side.

150-million-year-old fossil shows early bird diversification in the Jurassic Period

The bird has a short tail ending in a pygostyle, an important aerodynamic innovation moving the center of mass forward toward the wings.

 A 150 million-year-old fossil reveals early bird diversification in Jurassic Period.

66 million years ago, Antarctica was lush, temperate, and home to the oldest modern bird and T-Rex

A recently analyzed near-complete fossil skull found in Antarctica has revealed Vegavis iaai to be the oldest known modern bird, according to a study published in Nature.

66 million years ago, Antarctica was lush and temperate. It was home to both the oldest modern bird, and the T-Rex.

Germany's 'Hour of Winter Birds' reveals dwindling numbers

The usually common great tits and blue tits were reported less frequently this year, likely due to mild temperatures.

 Germany's 'Hour of Winter Birds' reveals dwindling numbers.

Aviation's efforts to prevent bird strikes, from chickens at engines to hawks at airports

The plane crash at Jeonnam Muan International Airport in South Korea has brought renewed attention to the dangers posed by bird strikes in aviation.

 Throwing chickens at engines, and employing hawks in airports--how the aviation industry attempts to mitigate bird strikes.

War Wounds All: Hope for Injured Animals in Northern Israel

New from The Jerusalem Post and KKL-JNF: FREE e-book that details the work of the Agamon Wildlife Rehabilitation Centerץ

Rescuing Hope: A Lifeline for Injured Animals in Northern Israel