Author: Swallow Bird Nest

From The Star  earthisland.org/borneo/news Over-exploitation of edible birds’ nest in the Mulu National Park may inflict irreparable damage to the ecosystem in the world heritage site. Royal Mulu Resort manager January Kohli said exploiting the nests in the park would only serve to upset the natural biochemistry of the unique cave systems in the world-renowned […]

Brian Handwerk for National Geographic News For male barn swallows on the make, success is all about keeping their feathers in trim. The birds attract mates by the color intensity of their feathers—a signal of their desirability. A new study suggests that if males’ appearances change for the better, females are less likely to cheat. […]

findarticles.com/p/articles by Chaplin, Susan B,  Cervenka, Mora L,  Mickelson, Alison C ABSTRACT.-We continuously recorded temperatures of the nest cup (T^sub n^) and air (T^sub a^) just outside the nest box throughout development of Tree Swallow (Tachycineta bicolor) chicks in east-central Minnesota. Brood size was manipulated (three or six chicks per nest) to study the effect […]

forestry.gov.uk/newsrele.ns Thankful county foresters were glad to forego firing up their new ‘green’ flue for fear of frying their feathered friends. The Forestry Commission team were about to ignite their new environmentally friendly heating system when an eagle-eyed ornithologist called a dramatic halt. RSBP volunteer Juliette Buttler was on duty at the foresters’ Fineshade base, […]

warintek.progressio.or.id/peternakan/walet   I. UMUM 1.1. Sejarah Singkat Burung Walet merupakan burung pemakan serangga yang bersifat aerial dan suka meluncur. Burung ini berwarna gelap, terbangnya cepat dengan ukuran tubuh sedang/kecil, dan memiliki sayap berbentuk sabit yang sempit dan runcing, kakinya sangat kecil begitu juga paruhnya dan jenis burung ini tidak pernah hinggap di pohon. Burung walet […]

Florida Today BY MARIA SONNENBERG Nature volunteer makes homes for purple martins Human parents can learn a tip or two from purple martins. The little insect eaters are good providers, zealously guarding their brood on nests high above the ground. When the fledglings reach maturity, however, the martins enforce a tough-love approach, relentlessly pushing their […]

Malay Mail  The main ingredient in bird’s nest of the popular Chinese dish is the saliva of the male sea swiftlet. It is widely believed that the bird’s nest helps in beauty care and improve skin complexion. The delicacy is said to enhance the body’s immune system through cell division caused by the water-soluble glyco-protein […]

wildlifemanagement.info/publications Six species of swallows occur in Alberta. Most have similar life histories and requirements for food and water. Only cliff and barn swallows regularly build mud nests on buildings and other structures. This habit occasionally causes problems. Cliff swallows can be a nuisance because they nest in large colonies of up to several hundred […]

Swallows of the family Hirundinidae are small, adept aerialists with long, pointed wings and deeply forked tails. Although their bills are short, their mouths are wide for capturing flying insects. Overall, swallows resemble swifts but have stronger, more fluid flight. Highly gregarious, they form large flocks and may be seen perched in long rows along […]

sas.org/tcs/weeklyIssues To birders, the variety of sizes, shapes, colors, songs, habitats and behaviors of our feathered friends are fascinating and account for much pleasure. However, if you go a little farther and search carefully, you will find another much-varied dimension of the bird world – their nests. Birds’ nests are constructed from a variety of […]