Author

Dev Banerjee

On the editorial team at Biology Insights, Dev Banerjee works as a staff writer covering bird biology. He previously reported general feature stories for a regional print network. Banerjee studied neuroscience as an undergraduate and completed a master’s degree in science journalism, bringing that scientific grounding to his reporting on avian senses and animal behavior.

Is a Thunderbird a Real Bird? The Myth and Science
What Birds Fly in Formation and Why?
Albatross Survival: Behavior, Adaptations, and Migration Patterns
What Sounds Do Seagulls Make and Why They Make Them
How Does a Pigeon Know Where to Go?
Why Do Emus Dance? The Reasons Behind Their Movements
Do Hummingbirds Really Migrate on Geese?
What Is a Devil Bird? The Legend and the Science
The Origin of Pheasants and Their Global Spread
Why Hawks Circle in Groups: A Scientific Explanation
How Big Is a Raven? Size, Weight, and Wingspan
What Birds Have a Penis? And Why Most Do Not
Why Do Birds Lay on the Ground With Their Wings Spread Out?
New Caledonian Crows: Tool Use & Advanced Cognition
How Fast Can an Emu Run? Their Top Speed and Anatomy
Are Pigeons Dirty Birds? Perception vs. Scientific Reality
What Are Sand Dollar Doves? The Biology Behind the Legend
How to Communicate With Birds: Body Language and Calls
Can Robins Hear Worms? The Science Behind Their Hunt
What Can Birds Do? From Flight to Intelligence
What Birds Fly South for the Winter and Why?
What Do Nēnē Eat? The Diet of the Hawaiian Goose
Can a Fledgling Survive on Its Own?
What Birds Push Babies Out of the Nest?
What Do Birds Do in the Winter to Survive?
Do Cardinals Mourn the Loss of a Mate?
Is a Mockingjay a Real Bird? The Science Behind the Fiction
Are There Any Venomous Birds? The Truth About Avian Toxins
Do Birds Poop Where They Eat?
What Birds Can’t Fly? The Science of Flightless Birds