How an Army of Flightless Birds Defeated the Australian Military in 1932

In 1932, an unlikely conflict unfolded in Western Australia that left military leaders puzzled and historians amazed. Over 20 ...
New York Post

Migrants charged with smuggling exotic birds to US soil, drowning them when the Coast Guard closed in

A crew of heartless migrants are charged with smuggling exotic birds into Puerto Rico — and throwing more than 100 overboard as the US Coast Guard closed in on them, federal prosecutors said this week ...
Inverse

Australian Birds "Intentionally" Light Their Prey on Fire

When the avian uprising inevitably occurs, humans will be wise to defect immediately to the Bird Army. A new study suggests that certain species of birds in Australia have figured out a way to spread ...
Star Tribune

Exotic pet birds are winding up out in nature where they don’t belong

Strolling through St. Paul’s Phalen Park last fall with some birdwatching friends, I heard an unusual bird call, repeated several times. Following the sounds to an oak tree, we were startled to see ...
Newsweek

Social Media Helps Sounds of Endangered Birds Soar to No. 5 on the Australian Music Charts

An album consisting of the sounds of endangered Australian birds has made its way to the top of the country's music charts after a heavy push on social media. "Songs of Disappearance" was released Dec ...
New York Post

Exotic birds stolen from California zoo in overnight caper

Two elderly exotic birds in need of special care were stolen from a California zoo during a bold overnight heist, officials said. The hunt is on for a suspect who cut a lock at the Fresno Chaffee ...