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The evolution of feathers

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Plumage did not emerge to help birds fly, but to either attract mates or stay warm

That Bird in the Bush

This compilation of the late M Krishnan’s Statesman column is a worthy companion for your evening tea on the balcony as you watch that little winged fellow hop around

Did Dinos Use Feathers for Courtship?

Iridescent displays by birds play a major role in courtship. Could this be among the reasons that feathers evolved?

How Fast Can a Drone Go?

The way birds negotiate obstacles suggests that aeronautical drones can fly much faster than they currently do, but there is a limit

Where are the Birds Going?

One Northern Shovelor went to Bihar instead of the Arctic. The patterns of bird migration in India are going awry

The Birdman of Sangli

A bank clerk goes deep into the jungle in search of birdsong despite threats of bears and tigers, and a miffed wife

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