Human-driven habitat loss affects wildlife worldwide. While some species cannot adapt, others can navigate new habitats, noise, and human exposure. One species that has been forced to adapt to human ...
The Verreaux's eagle owl, also known as the ‘giant eagle owl’, is a magnificent bird of prey native to sub-Saharan Africa. Renowned for its impressive size and striking appearance, this owl is a true ...
This research highlights the need to study the entire diel cycle—the full 24-hour period—in animal ecology, rather than focusing solely on their active phases. For example, while owls are typically ...
Dr. McRuer says one of the most egregious things you can do as a birdwatcher is to bait owls with food to coerce action shots ...
1. Introduction -- 2. The boreal (or Tengmalm's) owl : in brief -- 3. Study areas and research methods -- 4. Habitat use, roosts and nest-sites -- 5. Interactions with prey animals -- 6. Life-history ...
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What Makes a Night Owl?

They say the early bird catches the worm, but what about the night owl? Often considered at odds with the circadian rhythm, night owls–those who go to bed after midnight–have long been misunderstood.
Anyone who has spent time in a park or backyard has probably noticed how noisy crows can get when an owl is nearby. The calls get louder, more birds join in, and before long, the owl is surrounded and ...
Introduction -- Conservation -- Parasites and predators -- Physiology in an ecological context -- Morphology in an ecological context -- Daily life: hunting, feeding and sleeping -- Sexual behaviour - ...
Kolkata: Bengal is set to go owl-spotting to map its distribution and abundance across the state. The state is now home to 23 ...