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Birds

The air is their domain: our feathered friends are a formidable class of animal.

Whether in daily life or through hobby birding, humans have always had a special relationship with avian life. DW offers an compilation of content on the topic of birds.

Der Lummenfelsen auf der Hochseeinsel Helgoland. Jedes Jahr Mitte Juni beginnt auf Helgoland ein unvergleichliches Spektakel: Trottellummenküken springen vom Lummenfelsen rund 40 Meter tief zu ihren Eltern ins Wasser. Doch manchmal endet ein Sprung auch hinter einer Mauer. (zu dpa «Sturz ins Meer - Der Lummensprung auf Helgoland hat begonnen») +++ dpa-Bildfunk +++

A hydrogen revolution off Germany's North Sea coast 10.01.2022

Planning is underway for 800 wind turbines to provide energy for hydrogen production off Heligoland.
A dead crane lies on the ground at the Hula Lake conservation area in northern Israel, Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021. Bird flu has killed thousands of migratory cranes and threatens other animals in northern Israel amid what authorities say is the deadliest wildlife disaster in the nation's history. (Ayal Margolin/JINIPIX via AP)

Israel: Bird flu kills over 5,000 cranes, forces chicken cull 27.12.2021

The outbreak is being called the deadliest wildlife disaster in the country's history. Authorities are looking to import eggs as the crisis is expected to hit supplies.
DW Business – Europe & America

DW Business – Europe & America 20.12.2021

Biden's $1.75tn stimulus bill close to collapse - Investors nervous over Chile's left-wing president - Bird flu outbreak puts holiday goose in question
DW Business - Asia

DW Business - Asia 20.12.2021

Pro-Beijing candidates win Hong Kong elections - Turkey courts African leaders at Istanbul summit - Bird flu outbreak puts holiday goose in question
A model of the stegouros elengassen, a newly identified armored dinosaur that inhabited the Chilean Patagonia, is displayed during a press conference in Santiago, Chile, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Esteban Felix)

Newly discovered dinosaur had 'blades' on tail 02.12.2021

From its bird-like snout to a tail that resembles an Aztec weapon, a new dinosaur species discovered in Chile is thrilling scientists. "It just looks crazy," said one researcher.
A man living on the shore of Wular Lake returns home with fodder for his cows on Aug. 23, 2017, Jammu and Kashmir state, India. Thomson Reuters Foundation/Athar Parvaiz

Kashmir: Vanishing wetlands threaten wildlife, livelihoods 02.12.2021

Thousands of birds that flock to Indian-administered Kashmir each year are under threat due to shrinking wetlands. Some locals have been trying to restore the region's fading lakes.
DW Podcast | Science Unscripted

Weekly roundup — Is it time? 27.11.2021

Forcing people to vaccinate is not an appealing option — at all. It might happen anyway.
DW Podcast | Science Unscripted

The test that birds can beat kids at 23.11.2021

How do you explain the concept of time to a bird?
DW Podcast | Science Unscripted

Weekly roundup — (The wrong kind of quiet) 20.11.2021

What would it be like if birds just... didn't sing as much? Step outside and find out. Also, if you haven't met many atheists out there, maybe it's because they're scared to tell you?
DW Podcast | Science Unscripted

Do you care about birds? 15.11.2021

It's a callous question to ask. But with new evidence showing a stark decline in bird numbers, it's worth trying to answer.
Intensive turkey breeding in Vignoc Brittany, north-western France Intensive turkey breeding in Vignoc Brittany, north-western France Brittany Ille et Vilaine 35 Vignoc Europe Western Europe France PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxFRA Copyright: xMochetxM/Andia.frx 374312

Bird flu: France orders poultry 'lockdown' 05.11.2021

Poultry farmers have been ordered to keep flocks indoors in a bid to stop the contagious avian disease from spreading. Europe has seen over 100 outbreaks of bird flu in recent months.
silhouettes of flying migratory birds over sun during sunset

Free as a bird: Celebrating World Migratory Bird Day 08.10.2021

"Sing, Fly, Soar — Like a Bird!" is the theme of Friday's 2021 World Migratory Bird Day, an annual call to action to raise awareness about nomadic birds and promote their conservation.
USA, 2005: Elfenbeinspecht (Campephilus principalis principalis), Praeparat eines Maennchens. Wiederentdeckung eines Jungvogels der ausgestorben geglaubten Art am 27.2.2004 durch drei Ornithologen im Cache River National Wildlife Refuge im Bundesstaat Arkansas. [en] Ivory- Billed Woodpecker (Campephilus principalis principalis), stuffed male. Extinct, but rediscovered 27.2.2004. | USA, 2005: Ivory- Billed Woodpecker (Campephilus principalis principalis), stuffed male. Extinct, but rediscovered 27.2.2004.

US declares 23 species extinct, including ivory-billed woodpecker 29.09.2021

The rare move was a sign that scientists have given up all hope of resuscitating the birds and fish. Experts have warned that a major extinction event could occur if the world doesn't move to tackle climate change.
Angela Merkel (CDU), Bundeskanzlerin, füttert australische Loris im Vogelpark Marlow und wird dabei gebissen.

Parrots swoop in for Angela Merkel's swan song 24.09.2021

Outgoing German Chancellor Angela Merkel had her hands full as she made a flying visit to a bird park. A group of Australian lorikeet parrots provided the perfect photo opportunity on the campaign trail.

Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala - Met Gala - In America: A Lexicon of Fashion - Arrivals - New York City, U.S. - September 13, 2021. Soccer player Megan Rapinoe. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

US sports stars stand up for abortion rights 21.09.2021

Megan Rapinoe, Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi are among more than 500 US female athletes who have petitioned the Supreme Court. The state of Mississippi wants to ban the right to abortion in the US.
24.2.2013, Salzburg, Österreich, A German hunting Terrrier is picturerd during the Hohe Jagd hunting fair on February 24, 2013 in Salzburg. AFP PHOTO/DIETER NAGL (Photo credit should read DIETER NAGL/AFP via Getty Images)

This way home: A dog's magnetic sense of direction 16.09.2021

Dogs are known for their navigation skills. As with birds, cats and fish, dogs can find their way home from almost anywhere. We just don't know why.
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