European Starlings, Sturnus vulgaris, Can Determine When People are Watching – and React Accordingly

findiviglio — Mon, 19 May 2008 18:03:00 +0000

Researchers at the University of Bristol determined this month (May, 2008) that starlings and other birds moved away from feeders if watched by people, but continued feeding if the observers remained just as close to the feeders, but turned their eyes away. Interesting….but I think bird keepers have known this to be true for quite some [...]

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European Starlings, Sturnus vulgaris, Can Determine When People are Watching – and React Accordingly

Hand Rearing Palm Cockatoos, Probosciger aterrimus – Part 2

findiviglio — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:17:00 +0000

To read the first part of this article, click here. In reproductive biology as well, the palm cockatoo breaks with its close relatives. The male’s breeding display is the group’s most complex – flying high above the ground towards his mate, he raises his spectacular crest, deepens his cheek patch color, and calls loudly. They are [...]

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Hand Rearing Palm Cockatoos, Probosciger aterrimus – Part 2

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European Starlings, Sturnus vulgaris, Can Determine When People are Watching – and React Accordingly

Hand Rearing Palm Cockatoos, Probosciger aterrimus – Part 2