The snowy owl is an iconic bird of prey known for its bright white plumage, but spotting one in the wild is a rare treat. For those hoping to catch a glimpse in southern Alberta, a local bird ...

Birds are warm-blooded vertebrates that generally possess the ability to fly. Feathers are the key characteristic distinguishing them from other vertebrates. Alberta is home to a wide variety of birds ...

Reducing warming makes many types of birds found in Alberta less vulnerable. In order to hold warming steady, we must act now to reduce the amount of carbon released into the atmosphere and limit ...

H5 avian influenza was detected in wild birds in Alberta in mid-August 2023. Starting in mid-September, multiple cases were identified across Alberta, primarily in Canada geese. As in 2022, infected ...

The Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation (AIWC) is currently caring for a great horned owl that was found stuck in a ...

Alberta researchers are working to expand wastewater surveillance into the agriculture sector in an effort to identify early warning signs and protect against potential threats, including highly ...

Alberta researchers are working to expand wastewater surveillance ... H5N1, which causes high rates of death in wild and domestic bird populations, has sparked concern after being discovered in U.S.

Alberta researchers are working to expand wastewater ... H5N1, which causes high rates of death in wild and domestic bird populations, has sparked concern after being discovered in U.S. dairy ...