Birds

Birds

A bird sits on a branch in front of a partial solar eclipse near Bridgwater, in southwestern England, March 20, 2015. Photo: REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo

Study shows how solar eclipse made some birds sing like a new day dawned

While throngs of people gazed skyward to see the celestial show, scientists were studying the effects of the eclipse on birds, whose daily and seasonal rhythms are strongly guided by sunlight

A fire broke out at Kapasia Bazar in Gazipur district on 1 October. Photo: UNB

200 birds killed in Gazipur market fire

Sujoy’s organisation has rescued and released over a thousand birds so far from hunters. Photo: Courtesy

How decades of activism brought national recognition to Sherpur’s wildlife saviours

Birds including Lovebirds, Cockatiel, Bazrika, Diamond Dove and other species were burned to death. Photo: UNB

Hundreds of birds burnt in Jhenaidah shop fire

Photo: Courtesy

3 arrested with 697 slaughtered birds in Chattogram

The birds, identified as Jhut Shalik, were released back into their natural habitat in a beel (lake-like wetland). Photo: UNB

1,200 trapped birds rescued, freed in Bagerhat

Massive influx of migratory birds this winter, drawing the attention of nature enthusiasts in general from far and wide. Photo: UNB

Large influx of migratory birds enhances scenic charm of Ramrai Dighi in Thakurgaon

Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. File Photo: UNB

Experts warn of rising bird strike risks at Dhaka airport

Three members of a wild bird smuggling gang were arrested while attempting to sell birds kept in two separate cages today (2 January). Photo: Courtesy

3 arrested for smuggling wild birds in Ctg, 25 birds rescued

Wetlands in Bangladesh provide winter refuge to thousands of migratory birds. Photo: Abdullah A Sadique

How drones are being used to aid wildlife rescue operations

The Isle of May is the largest colony of Atlantic Puffins on the east coast of Britain. Photo: MUNTASIR AKASH

From storm to sunshine: Puffin-watching on the Isle of May

Baya weaver is the most common of all three weavers in Bangladesh. Photo: Muntasir Akash

What lies ahead for the Baya Weavers of Sinduria?

Photo: Collected

In Cuba, a haven for the world's tiniest bird