There’s an important concept in evolutionary biology called “iterative evolution.” Here’s a real-life example of how it works ...

The Guam kingfisher, or Sihek in CHamoru, is an iconic species of Guam, but can no longer be found there. Pictured here are Hinanao and his mate, Tutuhan, who came from the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical ...

"First printing, March 2016"--Title page verso. "Extinct Birds of Hawaiʻi captures the vanishing world of unique bird species that has slipped away in the Islands mostly due to human frivolity and ...

A once-extinct bird is laying eggs in the wild for the first time in nearly 40 years. Sihek, a now-endangered bird returned to the wild in 2024, has laid wild eggs in its new home in Hawaii, according ...

A bird once declared extinct in the wild has just laid eggs in Hawaii. The sihek, also known as the Guam kingfisher, has a striking burnt orange breast, electric blue wings, and a sharp beak. Native ...

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Every continent holds the memory of an extinct bird that once ruled its skies or forests. From Antarctica’s prehistoric ...

Imagine a world where extinct bird species are brought back to life. Thanks to groundbreaking advancements in DNA sequencing and genetic research, this once unimaginable possibility is becoming a ...

Mark Walter, the new owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, is backing one of the most ambitious science projects of the decade: bringing back an extinct bird from the dead. It's called the moa, a giant, ...

Birds and dinosaurs lived together for millions of years, but only toothless birds survived the asteroid impact that upended ...