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Shy and smelly 'hoiho' penguin wins New Zealand bird of the year in tough polls

The hoiho, considered the world's rarest penguin species by competition organisers Forest and Bird, surpassed the runner-up Chatham Island black robin and the kakapo, earning significant public support in the final week of the contest.

18 September 2024, 11:42 IST

Shy and smelly 'hoiho' penguin wins New Zealand bird of the year in tough polls

Shy and smelly 'hoiho' penguin wins New Zealand bird of the year in tough polls

Shy and smelly 'hoiho' penguin wins New Zealand bird of the year in tough polls

18 September 2024, 11:42 IST

Wings of hope: Injured heron gets new lease of life after recovery under Maharashtra Forest Dept, Wildlife SOS

The bird was under care for 15 days at the multi-speciality hospital in MLRC and after a remarkable recovery, the heron was released back into the wild.

04 September 2024, 13:49 IST

Wings of hope: Injured heron gets new lease of life after recovery under Maharashtra Forest Dept, Wildlife SOS

Wings of hope: Injured heron gets new lease of life after recovery under Maharashtra Forest Dept, Wildlife SOS

Wings of hope: Injured heron gets new lease of life after recovery under Maharashtra Forest Dept, Wildlife SOS

04 September 2024, 13:49 IST

Explained | Bird strike: what happens when a plane collides with a bird?

A bird strike is a collision between an aircraft and a bird. (Though the definition is sometimes expanded to include collisions on the ground with land animals including deer, rabbits, dogs and alligators.) The first bird strike was recorded by Orville Wright in 1905, over a cornfield in Ohio.

19 June 2024, 05:39 IST

Explained | Bird strike: what happens when a plane collides with a bird?

Explained | Bird strike: what happens when a plane collides with a bird?

Explained | Bird strike: what happens when a plane collides with a bird?

19 June 2024, 05:39 IST

Star birds of Satpura

Deep in the Satpura Tiger Reserve, an avian paradise is waiting to be explored by birding enthusiasts, writes Fareeda Kanga

09 June 2024, 00:09 IST

Star birds of Satpura

Star birds of Satpura

Star birds of Satpura

09 June 2024, 00:09 IST

In Uttara Kannada, Canara circle to count its avian population in February

Uttara Kannada district has one of the most diverse birds habitats.

01 February 2024, 03:04 IST

In Uttara Kannada, Canara circle to count its avian population in February

In Uttara Kannada, Canara circle to count its avian population in February

In Uttara Kannada, Canara circle to count its avian population in February

01 February 2024, 03:04 IST

New bird species found at Mumbai's Sanjay Gandhi National Park

The Mumbai-headquartered Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), India's premier nature conservation NGO, organised a Bird Count at SGNP in December during which in addition to the 84 species of birds spotted, two transects spotted the leopard.

27 December 2023, 04:25 IST

New bird species found at Mumbai's Sanjay Gandhi National Park

New bird species found at Mumbai's Sanjay Gandhi National Park

New bird species found at Mumbai's Sanjay Gandhi National Park

27 December 2023, 04:25 IST

Migratory birds grace Kashmir’s wetlands keeping with centuries-old tradition

Amidst the tranquil lakes and snow-capped mountains, the wetlands have become a haven for these winged travellers.

07 December 2023, 10:40 IST

Migratory birds grace Kashmir’s wetlands keeping with centuries-old tradition

Migratory birds grace Kashmir’s wetlands keeping with centuries-old tradition

Migratory birds grace Kashmir’s wetlands keeping with centuries-old tradition

07 December 2023, 10:40 IST

After 3-year lull, winged visitors flock to Karnataka's sites

Bird watchers and experts are reporting visits of regular migratory birds in the southern and coastal Karnataka region while noticing a dip in the northern parts.

11 November 2023, 22:37 IST

After 3-year lull, winged visitors flock to Karnataka's sites

After 3-year lull, winged visitors flock to Karnataka's sites

After 3-year lull, winged visitors flock to Karnataka's sites

11 November 2023, 22:37 IST

Bombay Natural History Society to display Dr Salim Ali’s personal belongings during Bird Week

The BNHS would honour the legacy of Dr Salim Ali by displaying a collection of his personal belongings, including letters, diaries, field notes, typewriters, cameras, binoculars, passports, and awards.

27 October 2023, 08:58 IST

Bombay Natural History Society to display Dr Salim Ali’s personal belongings during Bird Week

Bombay Natural History Society to display Dr Salim Ali’s personal belongings during Bird Week

Bombay Natural History Society to display Dr Salim Ali’s personal belongings during Bird Week

27 October 2023, 08:58 IST

State of birds in India cause for worry

Habitat loss, shrinkage of prey base, climate change and diseases are the main reasons for the decline.

12 September 2023, 19:40 IST

State of birds in India cause for worry

State of birds in India cause for worry

State of birds in India cause for worry

12 September 2023, 19:40 IST