Birds

Israeli authorities arrested suspects in the West Bank for illegally trapping thousands of protected songbirds using mist nets during the autumn migration, fueling a clandestine culinary market.

Discover the unique and niche profession of falconry, exploring the daily responsibilities, training requirements, and salaries of professional falconers across Europe.

A new scientific study reveals that human ears find the song of the common blackbird most soothing, while the barn owl's screech is considered the most jarring natural sound.

After centuries of research focusing on male birds, scientists are now exploring female song, revealing that it is more common and complex than previously thought. The historical bias, driven by a male-dominated field and a focus on northern migratory species, is being challenged as more women enter ornithology.