Many people have probably seen birds picking up small pieces of man-made materials, like strips of a plastic bag or paper litter, and taking them into their nest. This behavior appears to be fairly ...

Many bearded vulture nests are packed with ancient secrets. We're used to hearing about archaeological discoveries buried underground, but you probably wouldn't assume they'd be found in a bird's nest ...

Scientists in Spain analyzed the abandoned “ancient nests” of bone-eating vultures and found centuries-old artifacts, photos show. Photo from Sergio Couto via Margalida, Couto, Pinedo, Gil-Sánchez, ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Most bird nests are temporary homes, but not for the bearded vulture ...

A rare bird made its way back home after getting some help from humankind. The bearded vulture is the rarest of its species and is found in parts of Turkey. One was discovered by villagers exhausted ...

Generations of bearded vultures return to the same nesting sites for centuries, offering archaeologists a glimpse into the past. Antoni Margalida Bearded vultures are unusual birds. Their diet ...

Archaeologists in Spain recently published findings revealing the remarkable contents of bearded vultures' nests – including traces of the Middle Ages. The results, published in the journal Ecology on ...

Researchers from various institutions, including the Institute for Game and Wildlife Research, the University of Granada, and the University of Cantabria in Spain, outlined their findings in the ...