Birds are perhaps the most colorful group of animals, bringing a splash of color to the natural world around us every day.

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 ...

Even though Rhode Island is the smallest state in the country, it has a lot of different habitats, from woods to wetlands, to ...

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 ...

Chickens are some of the most versatile animals around. They can be great pets, and they can also be a useful source of food.

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 ...

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

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

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