Typically, male birds have more vivid colours than females. As Charles Darwin first explained, the most colourful males are ...

Many species of songbirds have evolved to have strikingly colorful plumage, aiding them in catching the eye of mates, ...

Hidden layers of colour in the plumage of tanagers and some other songbirds explain what makes them so eye-catching ...

Nature showcases its artistry through vibrant birds, untouched by filters. From the keel-billed toucan's rainbow beak to the ...

Why are some songbirds so brightly colored? A new study finds that a hidden layer of black and white feathers help their colors pop.

Scientists are unearthing the vibrant colours of ancient birds and feathered dinosaurs using advanced technology. Fossil analysis reveals melanosomes, pigment structures indicating hues from black ...

Aaron Grych, the lead singer, producer and songwriter for the indie rock band, says the new album combines his love for ...

Usually seen here in spring, autumn and winter, common gulls are actually a scarce breeding species here and usually seen on estuaries and wetlands. A common gull is the same size ...

In Vermont, researchers have investigated the types of creepy, crawly bugs that their avian predators consume and may have ...

A "stocky" red-listed bird has been spotted at a Herefordshire beauty spot. A sighting of a small greenfinch was reported by I D Crawford at Brockhall, according to bird watching site, goingbirding.co ...

Kaziranga National Park, famed for its rhinos and tigers, just added a new feather to its cap — literally. In its first-ever ...

They weren’t just in the front row, either, although Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren tend to command a certain kind of ...