Researchers report their discovery of fluorescent pigments in the feathers of Long-eared Owls, that can only be seen by humans with the help of ultraviolet light. While there is an astounding ...

"Our study shows that female Long-eared Owls have a much higher concentration of these pigments in their feathers, challenging a common misconception that colorful plumage is a 'male' trait," said ...

In a study recently published in The Wilson Journal of Ornithology, the researchers report their discovery of fluorescent pigments in the feathers of Long-eared Owls, that can only be seen by humans ...

In a study recently published in The Wilson Journal of Ornithology, the researchers report their discovery of fluorescent pigments in the feathers of Long-eared Owls, that can only be seen by humans ...

The long-eared owl, Asio otus, is a majestic raptor known for its perky horn-like ear tufts, and cryptic herringbone markings ...

Ahh, the world of glowing animals. From wombats and platypuses to puffins and bats, many animals of planet Earth can rustle ...

The study, led by Emily Griffith, a PhD candidate in the Biodiversity, Earth & Environmental Science department, shows that fluorescent pigments in the feathers of Long-eared Owls can vary within ...

Using a fluorometer, a device that measures fluorescence, the team detected varying levels of fluorescent pigments—primarily ...

Boston’s airport has the highest known concentration of snowy owls in New England. Raptor researcher Norman Smith has removed ...