They eat, bathe, mate and sleep, whilst in the air. When mating has concluded these brown sooty birds will finally touch down to begin the process of constructing a nest.

Birds use UV vision to catch prey, mates. Birds can see ultraviolet wavelengths, giving them a fuller view of the world. July 28, 2015 at 4:58PM. Birds see color better than we do.

Local bird experts are calling for the preservation of the swift population in Northern Ireland. Bird groups have recorded a 66% reduction in breeding swifts ... mate and sleep, whilst in the air.

High-Speed and Long-distance Migration. During migration, swifts can cover 570 and up to 800 km in a single day, 3 flying at altitudes up to 2500 meters. 4 Their long, pointed wings allow for ...

The Common Swift is still technically the fastest flying bird in the world. In fact, it is known to hold the record for the longest continuous flight by staying up to 10 months in the air. What do ...

"No, after you": Japanese bird gestures to its mate to go first, study reports New research suggests humans and great apes aren't the only animals that use symbolic gestures.

Japanese tits appear to flutter their wings to tell mates to enter the nest, suggesting that birds may communicate with a variety of gestures.. Signals such as waving are a common aspect of ...