Wind turbines kill birds of prey in Western Ghats

Farms producing the clean energy are acting as apex predators in the foodchain by killing predatory birds, which is increasing the …

How Google images helped us pin down the diet of Africa’s largest eagle

Declines in Martial eagles have been so steep that this species is now considered vulnerable to extinction

India’s iconic raptors are declining fast, warns new report

Loss of habitat, pesticide accumulation as well as targeted killing are some of the main reasons for the decline

Why so many animals have a third eyelid, including our pets — yet humans don’t

Humans and most primates have evolved to the point where a proper third eyelid is no longer needed

Is climate change causing cannibalism among seagulls?

Seagulls are eating their own eggs as fish—their primary diet—move deeper into seas due to rising temperature

In pictures: Black kites of the national capital

Down To Earth photographer Vikas Choudhary captures the birds of prey in Delhi

Patterns in the sky

It is that time of the year again when starlings roam the skies in huge swarms that form distinct patterns. Down To Earth tells you more about …

Tangled Kites

The kite flying tradition enjoyed by many in India takes its toll on predatory birds known by the same name.

How COVID lockdowns triggered changes in peregrine falcon diets

Urban pest control needs rethinking; pigeons contribute to the success of apex predators like the peregrine falcon

Report at migratory species CoP flags rapid decline in India’s raptor population

State of India’s birds evaluated status of 867 species, using data from birdwatchers  

Delhi has joined several Indian states in banning glue pads for rodent control. But what about poison?

Despite well-known dangers, anticoagulant rodenticides remain a popular, unregulated method to control rats in India