AviList has published the latest taxonomic proposals for consideration, with a number of splits proposed for Western Palearctic birds, including two new robin species:

Brazilian Federal Police have seized electronic devices from controversial bird expert Tony Silva as part of an investigation into alleged international wildlife trafficking linked to India's Vantara zoo:

Red-and-green Macaw has bred successfully in Brazil's Atlantic Forest for the first time in approximately 200 years, following an ambitious reintroduction programme:

Review of the Week: 18-25 May 2026 A scintillating spell of rarity action included Northern Parula, Booted Eagle, Taiga Merlin and an action-packed supporting cast, reports Sam Viles:

John D Murphy's wetland scene has won Photo of the Week!

India is set to restrict smartphone photography in Tiger reserves after the country's Supreme Court approved new measures aimed at reducing disturbance to wildlife and improving visitor safety:

The presence of six Puffins in Dorset, coupled with signs of breeding, has offered a glimmer of hope at the last colony on England's south coast:

The Irish Rare Birds Committee has added Scopoli's Shearwater to Category A of the Irish list, while also accepting a sighting of a South Polar Skua from the country's offshore waters:

Two new species of antbird have been described from the Amazon rainforest following a detailed taxonomic study combining genetic, vocal and morphological evidence:

Birds of the Indian Subcontinent (second edition) review Josh Jones was left impressed by this fully updated title to a fine birding region: https://bit.ly/4uxP0Mc

Great news from Brazil, where Red-and-green Macaws have bred successfully in Brazil's Atlantic Forest for the first time in approximately 200 years!

Brazilian Federal Police have seized electronic devices from controversial bird expert Tony Silva as part of an investigation into alleged international wildlife trafficking linked to India's Vantara zoo:

Poland recorded its first successful breeding of Pygmy Cormorant in 2025, representing the latest sign of the species' continued expansion across Europe:

Masked Booby has recently been documented breeding on Ilha Brava, Cape Verde, with adults observed in Brown Booby colonies and apparent Brown × Masked Booby hybrids photographed:

Britain's gulls are undergoing substantial declines, according to the latest findings from the BTO's Winter Gull Survey:

Egret colonisation, Least Tern ID, hybrid breeders, a Svalbard birding adventure, a 'forgotten' gull and Tawny Eagle feature in this month's Birdwatch, out now!

The presence of six Puffins in Dorset, coupled with signs of breeding, has offered a glimmer of hope at the last colony on England's south coast:

Red-and-green Macaw has bred successfully in Brazil's Atlantic Forest for the first time in approximately 200 years, following an ambitious reintroduction programme:

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Review of the Week: 11-17 May 2026 An Eastern Subalpine Warbler holding territory on the East Sussex coast was one of the biggest stories of the past week, reports Sam Viles:

The energetic demands of reproduction may accelerate ageing in birds, according to new research examining the long-term costs of parental effort:

Two new species of antbird have been described from the Amazon rainforest following a detailed taxonomic study combining genetic, vocal and morphological evidence:

Britain's gulls are undergoing substantial declines, according to the latest findings from the BTO's Winter Gull Survey. Have you noticed fewer numbers in your area?

Poland recorded its first successful breeding of Pygmy Cormorant in 2025, representing the latest sign of the species' continued expansion across Europe:

The Irish Rare Birds Committee has added Scopoli's Shearwater to Category A of the Irish list, while also accepting a sighting of a South Polar Skua from the country's offshore waters:

A dynamic image of a Buff-breasted Sandpiper in Lincolnshire won Monday's Photo of the Week!

Masked Booby has recently been documented breeding on Ilha Brava, Cape Verde, with adults observed in Brown Booby colonies and apparent Brown × Masked Booby hybrids photographed:

Egret colonisation, Least Tern ID, hybrid breeders, a Svalbard birding adventure, a 'forgotten' gull and Tawny Eagle feature in this month's Birdwatch, out now!

Red-and-green Macaw has bred successfully in Brazil's Atlantic Forest for the first time in approximately 200 years, following an ambitious reintroduction programme:

Britain's gulls are undergoing substantial declines, according to the latest findings from the BTO's Winter Gull Survey:

Unconventionally stylish with a new twist on modernity, SWAROVSKI OPTIK's latest incarnation of its Companion series is designed to appeal to birders. Mike Alibone takes a closer look: https://bit.ly/4fyp66m

An increase in octopus and cuttlefish numbers off south-west England is believed to be driving an unusual influx of Risso's Dolphins closer to shore:

The energetic demands of reproduction may accelerate ageing in birds, according to new research examining the long-term costs of parental effort:

The Irish Rare Birds Committee has added Scopoli's Shearwater to Category A of the Irish list, while also accepting a sighting of a South Polar Skua from the country's offshore waters:

Spanish researchers have documented the first known case of a female-only pair of Bonelli's Eagles successfully adopting and raising young:

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Review of the Week: 11-17 May 2026 An Eastern Subalpine Warbler holding territory on the East Sussex coast was one of the biggest stories of the past week, reports Sam Viles:

A dynamic image of a Buff-breasted Sandpiper in Lincolnshire won Monday's Photo of the Week!

Masked Booby has recently been documented breeding on Ilha Brava, Cape Verde, with adults observed in Brown Booby colonies and apparent Brown × Masked Booby hybrids photographed:

Butterfly Conservation has launched the first-ever public vote to crown Britain's Favourite Butterfly, inviting people across the UK to choose the species they love most!

Britain's gulls are undergoing substantial declines, according to the latest findings from the BTO's Winter Gull Survey:

The winner of the Royal College of Music's Larks Ascending composition competition, inspired by Eurasian Skylark recordings to highlight the species' long-term decline in the UK, has been announced:

The reintroduction of White-tailed Eagle to Exmoor has been given the green light by Natural England, with up to 20 birds due to be released across the national park from this summer:

Unconventionally stylish with a new twist on modernity, SWAROVSKI OPTIK's latest incarnation of its Companion series is designed to appeal to birders. Mike Alibone takes a closer look: https://bit.ly/4fyp66m

An increase in octopus and cuttlefish numbers off south-west England is believed to be driving an unusual influx of Risso's Dolphins closer to shore:

Spanish researchers have documented the first known case of a female-only pair of Bonelli's Eagles successfully adopting and raising young:

The National Trust has brought back its popular 'Puffin cams' to the Farne Islands, offering watchers close-up views of one of Britain's most important seabird colonies:

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Gentoo Penguin has been split into four species following a major international genetic study:

Review of the Week: 11-17 May 2026 An Eastern Subalpine Warbler holding territory on the East Sussex coast was one of the biggest stories of the past week, reports Sam Viles: