A strain of the virus that causes bird influenza has been implicated in the death of a three year old boy in Hong Kong. The case, though isolated, has sent alarm bells ringing

Thriving illegal trade in wild birds benefits city based traders, while the traditional trappers are blamed and struggle to survive

Is it not ironical that the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ), where two rival armies from North and South Korea snarl at each other, endangered migratory birds stop in for a peaceful rest? The 242 km long

Human interference with the coastal environment has led to growth of poisonous microbes

the brightly lit skyscrapers of North American cities attract migrating birds. But these skyscrapers are also the cause of their death, as every year hundreds die after crashing into them. But

Scientists say that the world s biggest bird ever is the prehistoric Australian ostrich

Large scale logging in the tropics has led to the disappearance of bird species

Rising temperatures in the Antarctic are harming penguins

Nepal is becoming an important centre for illegal traffic of wild birds

Plans to develop Salim Ali s dream bird sanctuary lie unattended to