Birds

Ways to help birds beat the summer heat

Just as much as the summer heat exhausts us, our feathered friends are just as tired too.

In pictures: Wings of remembrance

Over the years, these trees have turned into a sanctuary where birds, including the vibrant purple color sunbird and purple-rumped sunbird, adorn the area when the flowers bloom.

An ode to Bangladesh's migratory birds

Bangladesh is said to have about 712 species of birds although the IUCN Red List of Bangladesh confirmed about 570 species.

Over 100 birds poisoned to death in Lalmonirhat

Over 100 birds of different species, including pigeons and sparrows, are poisoned to death allegedly by a rice mill owner in Aponpara area of Lalmonirhat town.

150 birds rescued in Chattogram city

More than 150 birds of different species have been rescued from a market at Riazuddin Bazar in Chattogram city.

651 birds of different species rescued

A total of 651 birds of different species have been rescued from Savar and the capital’s Kamrangirchar.

Welcoming a winged newcomer

Birdwatchers across Bangladesh already have an abundance of bird species to watch, photograph and marvel at. However, every now and then, one will get lucky enough to find a new addition to our already blossoming flora and fauna.

New denizen in Bangladesh bird terrain

A few Bangladeshi photographers captured shots of a new species of bird for the first time in the country. It is a Chestnut-cheeked starling that breeds in parts of Japan and nearby Russia.

Intelligent males may make female birds swoon: Study

Male birds are often the ones with the most vibrant feathers, or the most elaborate songs, but researchers says that what lady birds could really appreciate is a male who shows his intelligence.

July 17, 2015
July 17, 2015

A discovery of unique hornbill migration behavior

A discovery of unique hornbill migration behavior

May 17, 2015
May 17, 2015

Birds have fundamental rights, can't be kept in cages: HC

Delhi High Court says birds have the fundamental right to "live with dignity" and fly in the sky without being kept in cages or subjected to cruelty,

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