Most kākāriki are known for eating seeds, fruits, and invertebrates, but the Antipodes Island kākāriki has evolved a very different way of surviving in the subantarctic. On the remote Antipodes Islands, food can be scarce, and these parakeets have adapted by scavenging seabird carcasses and eggs. But researchers have also documented something even more unexpected: Antipodes kākāriki entering grey-backed storm petrel burrows and killing the birds before feeding on them. It’s not their only food s

Peru has introduced an innovative conservation approach by equipping fishing boats with phosphorescent sails and net markers designed to reduce deadly nighttime collisions with seabirds. The softly glowing material increases visibility in low-light conditions, helping birds detect and avoid fishing gear while hunting. Seabird bycatch is a major global issue, particularly during night fishing when birds cannot easily see nets and rigging. By using glow-in-the-dark fabric that absorbs sunlight dur