Endangered griffon chick hatched at Jerusalem Biblical Zoo
The fledgling will be released into the wild once it’s old enough, as part of an effort to boost dwindling buzzard numbers in Israel.
The fledgling will be released into the wild once it’s old enough, as part of an effort to boost dwindling buzzard numbers in Israel.
If you’re perching on the fence about whether to go birding, here’s a handful of reasons to get out there this year.
My parents are not elderly buzzards, but a recent study has uncovered several chilling similarities between the two.
Nature and Parks Authority conduct a mission to retrieve and incubate the fertilized egg after the mother vulture and its partner both died of poisoning.
The activity of birds like crows, parakeets and prinias is affected by the presence of humans, according to Tel Aviv University researchers.
An otherwise awful year was marked by unusual sightings of feathered species across the country, giving birdwatchers in Israel something to enjoy.
Come with ISRAEL21c on a visit to an ornithological paradise created just a few years ago amid the skyscrapers of the city.
The type and number of birds seen in our nature spaces indicate if the habitat is balanced and in good condition, says Israeli wildlife expert.
High-tech monitoring and data collection on the movement of wildlife has provided unexpected insights and discoveries that can help in conservation strategies.
The endangered bird species is an iconic desert bird and flagship species whose existence is telling of the state of their ecosystem.
Most of the extinct species were large birds that lived on islands and were incapable of flight, making them unable to escape hunters.
For International Bird Day, we introduce you to some of the 220 species of bird chirping their way around Israel, from gravely endangered vultures and eagles to common songbirds.
Stunning photos of an owl nestling in a tree and a hoopoe flapping its way through the night sky impress judges.
Xtend drone company, the Israeli army and conservationists join forces to bring food to an orphaned chick on an isolated cliff.
Jerusalem offers something rare among the world’s top tourist cities: a bird list pushing 300 species, and during migration the chance to see birds from three continents.