She's a beauty!

Scientists measured color diversity and uniqueness in songbirds and other perching birds to prove what’s been said since Darwin’s time: The tropics are the most colorful place for these birds. Because ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. As far as birds go, the tiny, swift hummingbird is pretty in touch ...

When researchers found a hummingbird with glittering gold feathers, they initially thought a new species had been discovered, but what they actually found was far more unusual. The bird — found in ...

The Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher or the Ceylon Blue Kingfisher is a very stunning and colorful bird that can be found living in ...

Bright, uniquely colored songbirds are at higher risk of extinction and more likely to be traded as pets. Researchers also predict that almost 500 additional bird species, most of them living in the ...

One obvious reason why people enjoy the existence of birds so much is their bright and varied colors. Humans — and most mammals — seem boring in comparison. But why are birds the colors that they are?

The wild turkey is a shy resident of Pennsylvania's woods and mountains. Presque Isle State Park has four or five distinct flocks. When a walker, runner, naturalist, or bike rider encounter one of ...