- Not Just Sparrows and Pigeons: Cities . . . - All About Birds
In fact, at least 2,041 species—20 percent of all known bird species—live in the world’s cities, according to the research Unlike previous studies, which have focused on single cities or regions, this study spanned six continents, compiling data on birds from 54 cities and plants from 110 cities The researchers themselves hailed from North America, Europe, Australia, and South Africa
- An Index to Our Updated Species Accounts | All About Birds
Right now we have basic information for some 623 species, and we’re continually expanding what we offer, species by species, starting with some of the most common and familiar birds As we work, you can refer to this page for an updated list of which species have updated accounts
- Why we need birds (far more than they need us) - BirdLife . . .
When we think pollinators, bees and butterflies flutter to mind – but bird pollinators such as hummingbirds and honeyeaters also make a big contribution, especially in high altitudes or hot climates In South Africa, for instance, nearly a quarter of Salvia species are bird-pollinated Such flowers are lacking in scent, since birds favour sight over smell Their role as pollinators benefits
- Wild Birds: Species, Facts, and Identification - The Spruce
Both backyard birders and ornithologists will find relevant tips about their favorite birds, all written by an experienced expert in the field
- Species Limits and Taxonomy in Birds - American . . .
In our accompanying Perspective article, “ Species Limits and Taxonomy in Birds,” we briefly review the broader topic and the overriding issues that both inform and plague species delimitation, thus in some cases leading to varying interpretations of the same data
- latestupdates - Birds of the World
Partnerships A global alliance of nature organizations working to document the natural history of all bird species at an unprecedented scale
- State of the World’s Birds - BirdLife International
BirdLife’s long-running State of the World’s Birds series brings together and effectively communicates the latest scientific research on the state of the planet, the pressures on nature, and the solutions needed to conserve species and habitats Our flagship State of the World’s Birds publication gives a global perspective, while our series of national State of the Birds reports provide
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