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Monthly archive for September, 2026 : Scientific news
Foraging strategies of the Eurasian Goshawk
GPS telemetry of 13 male Northern Goshawks in Białowieża Forest reveals three distinct foraging strategies unrelated to the quality of the forest surrounding the nest—including regular long-distance forays for urban pigeons, which are associated with the highest reproductive success
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A polyandrous trio of variable hawks
Results of long-term observations of a polyandrous trio of Variable Hawks in the southern part of their range (Argentina)
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Birds of Prey on Solar Farms: An Unexpected Alliance of Energy and Ecology
Photovoltaic installations outperform other habitat types on key biodiversity indicators
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Palm-nut vultures successfully catch fish in the open sea
The question of whether the palm-grouse vulture hunts live fish or only feeds on dead ones has remained open for decades
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An Unusual Case of Nest Usurpation and Mixed Clutch
A unique case was recorded in South Africa: a female crowned eagle was incubating a clutch of three eggs, two of which belonged to the Egyptian goose
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The first documented case of successful adoption of chicks from a nest of a pair of female Bonelli's Eagle in Spain
In the Spanish province of Álava (Basque Country), an event unprecedented in the world of birds of prey occurred. A pair of two female imperial eagles (Aquila fasciata) not only occupied a nesting site but also successfully raised three foster chicks provided by ornithologists. This case is the first documented for this species and is described in the Journal of Raptor Research
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Early spring is the key to success: How gyrfalcons in Yamal survived two different seasons
A new study by Russian scientists has shown that even with a stable population and abundant food supply, the timing of snowmelt is a decisive factor for gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus) breeding in the Arctic Yamal Peninsula. Just one "bad" year can dramatically reduce nesting success due to simple ice buildup on the nests
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