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

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

The discovery, in a bizarre animal not closely related to birds, could change how scientists think about the origin of ...

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

By its simplest definition, a vulture is a bird of prey that feeds on carrion, which is the meat of dead animals. The media ...

Discover the world's most amazing flightless birds—like ostriches, penguins, and emus. Learn why they can't fly and how they've adapted to thrive on land and in water.

With their bright feathers, intelligent minds, and playful nature, macaws have captured the hearts of bird lovers everywhere. These parrots are native to Central and South America and have lived ...

9 Red-necked Phalarope U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons The Red-necked Phalarope is a bird full of surprises—not only does it change color, but the females are more ...

The red bird of paradise plant grows to impressive heights and features stunning red flowers that will easily attract hummingbirds to your yard.

Where feathers meet fortune: How a small pigeon stall became Dhaka’s premiere bird market What began as a boy’s love for pigeons has grown into a thriving, joyful marketplace where pets, passion and ...

The iridescent ruby-red throat of an Anna’s Hummingbird, the stunningly bright blues and yellows of the (aptly-named) Blue-and-yellow Macaw . . . admit it, you get color envy every time you see a ...

With its bright golden mantle and jet-black body, it would be hard to mistake the yellow-headed blackbird for any other species.