Birds-of-paradise are even colorful in the dark, with feathers and body parts that glow a brilliant yellow-green under ...

Birds-of-paradise are known for their bright colours and courtship displays. Now, it turns out that many species also have ...

And down feathers, the soft, fluffy kind closest to the bird’s body, he added, are “the most effective insulation known.” Using tiny muscles where their feathers attach to skin, birds can ...

Birds-of-paradise number around 45 species and typically have elaborate feathers, colors, and mating displays. Birds also ...

Birds-of-paradise have some of the most famous mating displays in the world, but there's more to their colorful rhythmic gymnastics than initially meets the human eye.

“Birds-of-paradise are a charismatic group that has evolved numerous plumage traits that aid in signalling and reproduction,” says Rene. “They’ve evolved bright metallic-looking feathers that shine ...

Building on the classic grey suit, the New York designer and CFDA chairman looked to the Avian world for inspiration, giving it a subversive edge.

From shimmering blues to fiery reds, these 6 birds bring breathtaking colors to U.S. landscapes! Whether you’re a birdwatcher or just love nature’s beauty, these vibrant species are worth spotting.

Winter poses several challenges for birds. Scarce food supplies and limited water are obvious challenges for nearly all of them. Extremely cold temperatures, strong winds, driving snow and ...

The Archaeopteryx, the fossils of which were first discovered around 1860, belonged to the Late Jurassic period and was once ...