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Pigeons Are Brilliant in Math

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Thu Dec 22, 2011 02:00 PM ET | 0

Pigeons may be ubiquitous, but they're also brainy, with surprising numerical competence. Read more

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Startled Pigeons Whistle With Their Wings

Posted by Michael Reilly Wed Sep 2, 2009 11:53 AM ET | 0

Startled pigeons give off a shrill, rattling whistle when they take flight that signals the flock to scatter, according to a new study. A specially-evolved wing feather seems to be the noise-maker, vibrating to sound the alarm. Read more

Startled Pigeons Whistle With Their Wings: Discovery News

Posted Fri Jul 31, 2009 04:48 AM ET

Startled pigeons give off a shrill, rattling whistle when they take flight that signals the flock to scatter, according to a new study. But it doesn't come from their mouths; a specially-evolved wing feather seems to be the noise-maker, vibrating to... Read more

Pigeons Make Good Art Critics: Discovery News

Posted Wed Jul 1, 2009 09:29 AM ET

Pigeons have the potential to learn and mark a "good" piece art from a "bad" one. Read more

Some Airports More At Risk for Bird Strikes: Discovery News

Posted Tue Jun 30, 2009 09:23 PM ET

The location of an airport, along with the level of provided protection, can heighten or decrease the chances of a bird air strike, like the two strikes thought to have forced U.S. Airways flight 1549 into New York's Hudson River yesterday, suggest... Read more

Some Airports More At Risk for Bird Strikes

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Fri Jan 16, 2009 11:00 AM ET | 0

The location of an airport, along with the level of provided protection, can heighten or decrease the chances of a bird air strike, like the two strikes thought to have forced U.S. Airways flight 1549 into New York's Hudson River, suggest federal... Read more