A study led by scientists from the American Museum of Natural History and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has revealed that these birds emit a neon-like glow under ultraviolet (UV) light.

Animals with ultraviolet color patterns can be found all over nature. Here’s what we know about what purpose these patterns serve.

The glow factor of birds of paradise is apparently important for mating displays. Despite biofluorescence being especially prominent in males, attracting a mate might not be all it is useful for ...