Herring Gull at Scrabster Harbour yesterday. An extraordinary bill - with both mandibles being hyper-extended. One parent being a Waldrapp...perhaps (not)! #gulls #BirdingScotland @bou.org.uk #avianbiology
August 8, 2026 at 8:06 AM
Herring Gull at Scrabster Harbour yesterday. An extraordinary bill - with both mandibles being hyper-extended. One parent being a Waldrapp...perhaps (not)! #gulls #BirdingScotland @bou.org.uk #avianbiology
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Monogamous. Territorial. Apex among avians.
Observed in a state of mutual vigilance.
#raptors #avianbiology #baldEagle #ornithology #wildlifescience #photographersofbluesky #conservationphotography #apexpredator #scientificphotography #naturedata
Monogamous. Territorial. Apex among avians.
Observed in a state of mutual vigilance.
#raptors #avianbiology #baldEagle #ornithology #wildlifescience #photographersofbluesky #conservationphotography #apexpredator #scientificphotography #naturedata
June 2, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Monogamous. Territorial. Apex among avians.
Observed in a state of mutual vigilance.
#raptors #avianbiology #baldEagle #ornithology #wildlifescience #photographersofbluesky #conservationphotography #apexpredator #scientificphotography #naturedata
Monogamous. Territorial. Apex among avians.
Observed in a state of mutual vigilance.
#raptors #avianbiology #baldEagle #ornithology #wildlifescience #photographersofbluesky #conservationphotography #apexpredator #scientificphotography #naturedata
#BirdGenomes #FlightScience #AvianEvolution #BirdWatching #GeneticDiscovery #WildlifeResearch #Ornithology #BirdLovers #NatureScience #AvianBiology
April 26, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Still time to submit! Passive Acoustic Monitoring (#PAM) is reshaping bird research & conservation. We're calling for original research & reviews to capture current capabilities & future direction.
@avianbiology.bsky.sociall #Ecosky #AvianBiology #Ornithology
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@avianbiology.bsky.sociall #Ecosky #AvianBiology #Ornithology
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August 9, 2026 at 11:27 PM
Still time to submit! Passive Acoustic Monitoring (#PAM) is reshaping bird research & conservation. We're calling for original research & reviews to capture current capabilities & future direction.
@avianbiology.bsky.sociall #Ecosky #AvianBiology #Ornithology
➡️ https://bit.ly/4vJZZ5p
@avianbiology.bsky.sociall #Ecosky #AvianBiology #Ornithology
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doi.org/10.1093/evol...
#SPEetologia
#BirdSong #Passerines #Bioacoustics #Evolution #VocalConstraints #AvianBiology #SoundEcology #AnimalCommunication #MorphologicalAdaptation #Ornithology
#SPEetologia
#BirdSong #Passerines #Bioacoustics #Evolution #VocalConstraints #AvianBiology #SoundEcology #AnimalCommunication #MorphologicalAdaptation #Ornithology
The evolution of extreme sound frequencies in bird songs
Abstract. Bird songs differ widely among species and can show peculiar phenotypes, such as extreme or unusual sound frequencies for a species’ body size. A
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November 24, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Migratory birds push physiology to the limits. New research reveals how metabolomics, mitochondrial function, and antioxidant, thermal and immune responses work together to sustain endurance over epic migrations.
https://ow.ly/PHHB50YwjLn
Journal of Avian Biology #ornithology #AvianBiology #ecosky
https://ow.ly/PHHB50YwjLn
Journal of Avian Biology #ornithology #AvianBiology #ecosky
March 30, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Migratory birds push physiology to the limits. New research reveals how metabolomics, mitochondrial function, and antioxidant, thermal and immune responses work together to sustain endurance over epic migrations.
https://ow.ly/PHHB50YwjLn
Journal of Avian Biology #ornithology #AvianBiology #ecosky
https://ow.ly/PHHB50YwjLn
Journal of Avian Biology #ornithology #AvianBiology #ecosky
Feathers of a Bird 🪶 The skin architecture and feather microbial populations of three avian species with different lifestyles varied with ecological niche #AvianBiology #Ecology
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
August 14, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Feathers of a Bird 🪶 The skin architecture and feather microbial populations of three avian species with different lifestyles varied with ecological niche #AvianBiology #Ecology
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Migratory birds achieve extreme physiological feats, yet how they do it is still unclear. Explore new insights from metabolomics to mitochondria, and how antioxidant, thermal and immune responses fuel endurance.
➡️ https://ow.ly/tolx50YnrsG
#ornithology #AvianBiology #ecosky Journal of Avian Biology
➡️ https://ow.ly/tolx50YnrsG
#ornithology #AvianBiology #ecosky Journal of Avian Biology
March 4, 2026 at 9:25 AM
Migratory birds achieve extreme physiological feats, yet how they do it is still unclear. Explore new insights from metabolomics to mitochondria, and how antioxidant, thermal and immune responses fuel endurance.
➡️ https://ow.ly/tolx50YnrsG
#ornithology #AvianBiology #ecosky Journal of Avian Biology
➡️ https://ow.ly/tolx50YnrsG
#ornithology #AvianBiology #ecosky Journal of Avian Biology
Migration is underway, even though we haven't had a spectacular "fallout" yet in Central Ohio. But it's great to already hear and see birds that are setting up breeding territories, such as this Common yellowthroat. All birds handled under federal and state permits. #birdbanding #avianbiology
May 9, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Migration is underway, even though we haven't had a spectacular "fallout" yet in Central Ohio. But it's great to already hear and see birds that are setting up breeding territories, such as this Common yellowthroat. All birds handled under federal and state permits. #birdbanding #avianbiology
Nest tree availability not linked to declines in scavenging raptors in the Mara-Serengeti ecosystem https://buff.ly/2w1yqGu @AvianBiology
November 22, 2024 at 9:37 AM
Nest tree availability not linked to declines in scavenging raptors in the Mara-Serengeti ecosystem https://buff.ly/2w1yqGu @AvianBiology
We invite original research and review articles on the current capabilities of Passive Acoustic Monitoring (#PAM) and its future direction.
Submit now! ⬇️
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@avianbiology.bsky.social @Ecosky #AvianBiology #Ornithology #CallForPapers
Submit now! ⬇️
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@avianbiology.bsky.social @Ecosky #AvianBiology #Ornithology #CallForPapers
June 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM
We invite original research and review articles on the current capabilities of Passive Acoustic Monitoring (#PAM) and its future direction.
Submit now! ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4vJZZ5p
@avianbiology.bsky.social @Ecosky #AvianBiology #Ornithology #CallForPapers
Submit now! ⬇️
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@avianbiology.bsky.social @Ecosky #AvianBiology #Ornithology #CallForPapers
Hidden glow in owl feathers reveals biological differences: Long-eared Owls have fluorescent feathers that glow under UV light. These hidden pigments vary by age, sex, and size.
#OwlFeathers #Fluorescence #BirdResearch #LongEaredOwl #AvianBiology #EarthDotCom #EarthSnap #Earth
#OwlFeathers #Fluorescence #BirdResearch #LongEaredOwl #AvianBiology #EarthDotCom #EarthSnap #Earth
Hidden glow in owl feathers reveals biological differences
Long-eared Owls have fluorescent feathers that glow under UV light. These hidden pigments vary by age, sex, and size.
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April 10, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Hidden glow in owl feathers reveals biological differences: Long-eared Owls have fluorescent feathers that glow under UV light. These hidden pigments vary by age, sex, and size.
#OwlFeathers #Fluorescence #BirdResearch #LongEaredOwl #AvianBiology #EarthDotCom #EarthSnap #Earth
#OwlFeathers #Fluorescence #BirdResearch #LongEaredOwl #AvianBiology #EarthDotCom #EarthSnap #Earth
New methods are transforming bird research. Explore work spanning tracking impacts, population estimates and advanced analytical and lab approaches—supporting more precise and innovative avian studies.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4p8LENW
@avianbiology.bsky.social #AvianBiology #ecosky
🔗 https://bit.ly/4p8LENW
@avianbiology.bsky.social #AvianBiology #ecosky
July 14, 2026 at 1:36 PM
New methods are transforming bird research. Explore work spanning tracking impacts, population estimates and advanced analytical and lab approaches—supporting more precise and innovative avian studies.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4p8LENW
@avianbiology.bsky.social #AvianBiology #ecosky
🔗 https://bit.ly/4p8LENW
@avianbiology.bsky.social #AvianBiology #ecosky
From tracking tech to molecular tools, methodological innovation is reshaping how we study birds. This virtual issue highlights the breadth & importance of methods in avian research.
@avianbiology.bsky.social https://bit.ly/4p8LENW
#AvianBiology #ecosky
@avianbiology.bsky.social https://bit.ly/4p8LENW
#AvianBiology #ecosky
July 10, 2026 at 9:17 AM
From tracking tech to molecular tools, methodological innovation is reshaping how we study birds. This virtual issue highlights the breadth & importance of methods in avian research.
@avianbiology.bsky.social https://bit.ly/4p8LENW
#AvianBiology #ecosky
@avianbiology.bsky.social https://bit.ly/4p8LENW
#AvianBiology #ecosky
Emma Rhodes educated us at our #SICB March zoom about
the BCA
www.bandingcoalition.org
as well as
motus.org
enabling researchers to be able to check #bird visitations in given periods
stay tuned for Emma's talk link Friday on our Youtube
#avianbiology #biologists #ornithology #science
the BCA
www.bandingcoalition.org
as well as
motus.org
enabling researchers to be able to check #bird visitations in given periods
stay tuned for Emma's talk link Friday on our Youtube
#avianbiology #biologists #ornithology #science
March 10, 2026 at 11:33 AM
Emma Rhodes educated us at our #SICB March zoom about
the BCA
www.bandingcoalition.org
as well as
motus.org
enabling researchers to be able to check #bird visitations in given periods
stay tuned for Emma's talk link Friday on our Youtube
#avianbiology #biologists #ornithology #science
the BCA
www.bandingcoalition.org
as well as
motus.org
enabling researchers to be able to check #bird visitations in given periods
stay tuned for Emma's talk link Friday on our Youtube
#avianbiology #biologists #ornithology #science
How do epigenetic mechanisms shape ecological traits in birds? This special issue explores DNA methylation, gene expression, & beyond—revealing new insights, limitations, and directions for avian ecological epigenetics.
🔗 https://bit.ly/44yt9Jh
@avianbiology.bsky.social #AvianBiology #ecosky
🔗 https://bit.ly/44yt9Jh
@avianbiology.bsky.social #AvianBiology #ecosky
July 2, 2026 at 11:51 AM
How do epigenetic mechanisms shape ecological traits in birds? This special issue explores DNA methylation, gene expression, & beyond—revealing new insights, limitations, and directions for avian ecological epigenetics.
🔗 https://bit.ly/44yt9Jh
@avianbiology.bsky.social #AvianBiology #ecosky
🔗 https://bit.ly/44yt9Jh
@avianbiology.bsky.social #AvianBiology #ecosky
Birds are key models for studying DNA methylation—but gaps remain. This special issue brings together seven studies linking epigenetic patterns to phenotypic variation, gene expression, and ecological traits.
🔗 https://bit.ly/44yt9Jh
@avianbiology.bsky.social #AvianBiology #ecosky
🔗 https://bit.ly/44yt9Jh
@avianbiology.bsky.social #AvianBiology #ecosky
July 15, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Birds are key models for studying DNA methylation—but gaps remain. This special issue brings together seven studies linking epigenetic patterns to phenotypic variation, gene expression, and ecological traits.
🔗 https://bit.ly/44yt9Jh
@avianbiology.bsky.social #AvianBiology #ecosky
🔗 https://bit.ly/44yt9Jh
@avianbiology.bsky.social #AvianBiology #ecosky
New JAB Review Award special issue! Seven mini reviews from early career researchers cover microbiomes, sleep, forest landscapes, pesticides, non breeding divergence & same sex behaviour in birds.
🔗 https://ow.ly/Mera50Y6z7M
Journal of Avian Biology #ornithology #AvianBiology
🔗 https://ow.ly/Mera50Y6z7M
Journal of Avian Biology #ornithology #AvianBiology
February 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM
New JAB Review Award special issue! Seven mini reviews from early career researchers cover microbiomes, sleep, forest landscapes, pesticides, non breeding divergence & same sex behaviour in birds.
🔗 https://ow.ly/Mera50Y6z7M
Journal of Avian Biology #ornithology #AvianBiology
🔗 https://ow.ly/Mera50Y6z7M
Journal of Avian Biology #ornithology #AvianBiology
Passive Acoustic Monitoring (#PAM) offers a new toolbox to study, conserve and manage birds. We invite original research and review articles on its current capabilities and future direction.
@avianbiology.bsky.social @Ecosky #AvianBiology #Ornithology #CallForPapers
🔗 https://bit.ly/4vJZZ5p
@avianbiology.bsky.social @Ecosky #AvianBiology #Ornithology #CallForPapers
🔗 https://bit.ly/4vJZZ5p
July 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Passive Acoustic Monitoring (#PAM) offers a new toolbox to study, conserve and manage birds. We invite original research and review articles on its current capabilities and future direction.
@avianbiology.bsky.social @Ecosky #AvianBiology #Ornithology #CallForPapers
🔗 https://bit.ly/4vJZZ5p
@avianbiology.bsky.social @Ecosky #AvianBiology #Ornithology #CallForPapers
🔗 https://bit.ly/4vJZZ5p
Passive Acoustic Monitoring (#PAM) is reshaping bird research & conservation. We're calling for original research & reviews to capture current capabilities and where the field is heading.
Submit now!
https://ow.ly/XF2U50YnsZv
Journal of Avian Biology @ecosky.bsky.social #AvianBiology #Ornithology
Submit now!
https://ow.ly/XF2U50YnsZv
Journal of Avian Biology @ecosky.bsky.social #AvianBiology #Ornithology
March 6, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Passive Acoustic Monitoring (#PAM) is reshaping bird research & conservation. We're calling for original research & reviews to capture current capabilities and where the field is heading.
Submit now!
https://ow.ly/XF2U50YnsZv
Journal of Avian Biology @ecosky.bsky.social #AvianBiology #Ornithology
Submit now!
https://ow.ly/XF2U50YnsZv
Journal of Avian Biology @ecosky.bsky.social #AvianBiology #Ornithology
Reproductive stem cells for geese have been grown in the lab, using a version of a method developed for growing chicken cells.
The technique could be further modified to support the conservation or preservation of endangered bird species.
#AvianBiology #PrimordialGermCells
edin.ac/43zGVMw
The technique could be further modified to support the conservation or preservation of endangered bird species.
#AvianBiology #PrimordialGermCells
edin.ac/43zGVMw
March 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Reproductive stem cells for geese have been grown in the lab, using a version of a method developed for growing chicken cells.
The technique could be further modified to support the conservation or preservation of endangered bird species.
#AvianBiology #PrimordialGermCells
edin.ac/43zGVMw
The technique could be further modified to support the conservation or preservation of endangered bird species.
#AvianBiology #PrimordialGermCells
edin.ac/43zGVMw
Professor Mike McGrew, an internationally renowned specialist in bird biology, is the subject of our latest interview.
He talks about career highlights and challenges, and his belief in good communication, empathy, and the value of diversity.
edin.ac/4r9s4lJ
#CareersInSTEM #AvianBiology
He talks about career highlights and challenges, and his belief in good communication, empathy, and the value of diversity.
edin.ac/4r9s4lJ
#CareersInSTEM #AvianBiology
Professor Mike McGrew on developmental biology in birds | The Roslin Institute | The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
The Professor of Avian Reproductive Technologies on pioneering research to preserve rare breeds, targeting bird flu, and a dream of saving endangered species.
edin.ac
September 8, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Professor Mike McGrew, an internationally renowned specialist in bird biology, is the subject of our latest interview.
He talks about career highlights and challenges, and his belief in good communication, empathy, and the value of diversity.
edin.ac/4r9s4lJ
#CareersInSTEM #AvianBiology
He talks about career highlights and challenges, and his belief in good communication, empathy, and the value of diversity.
edin.ac/4r9s4lJ
#CareersInSTEM #AvianBiology
97% of Birds are basically (in a way) lesbians. Dont be a fool and look up if there are any birds with penises nor how they have sex like i did! It was one comment made by someone that got me curious and it threw me neck first into a rabbit hole! #AnimalBiology #AvianBiology
April 27, 2026 at 2:02 AM
97% of Birds are basically (in a way) lesbians. Dont be a fool and look up if there are any birds with penises nor how they have sex like i did! It was one comment made by someone that got me curious and it threw me neck first into a rabbit hole! #AnimalBiology #AvianBiology
"Brain imprints reveal Dodo's high activity & strong sense of smell despite being flightless, shedding new light on their behavior." #AvianBiology https://fefd.link/3GlR0
August 7, 2026 at 8:58 AM
"Brain imprints reveal Dodo's high activity & strong sense of smell despite being flightless, shedding new light on their behavior." #AvianBiology https://fefd.link/3GlR0
From DNA methylation to wider epigenetic mechanisms, this special issue explores how gene regulation shapes ecological traits in birds, highlighting challenges and the need for more studies linking epigenetics and gene expression
https://bit.ly/44yt9Jh
#Epigenetics #AvianBiology
https://bit.ly/44yt9Jh
#Epigenetics #AvianBiology
August 4, 2026 at 11:56 AM
From DNA methylation to wider epigenetic mechanisms, this special issue explores how gene regulation shapes ecological traits in birds, highlighting challenges and the need for more studies linking epigenetics and gene expression
https://bit.ly/44yt9Jh
#Epigenetics #AvianBiology
https://bit.ly/44yt9Jh
#Epigenetics #AvianBiology