Plumage and body parts of birds-of-paradise glow in certain areas when viewed under blue and ultraviolet, or UV, light, ...

Rare fossil discoveries are revealing the secrets of bird evolution, telling the story of how some resilient feathered dinos became the vast array of colorful bird species that fill our skies.

I love spring … the colors, the smell, the sounds of singing birds. After a winter of gray skies, white landscapes and no smells — I just love spring. I am fortunate enough to spend a ...

Birds-of-paradise have some of the most famous mating displays in the world, but there's more to their colorful rhythmic ...

Interestingly, birds remain woefully understudied when it comes to the optical extras. Until now, no one had looked for the glowing property in birds-of-paradise, which are native to Australia, ...

Several hummingbirds have already been spotted in southern U.S. states. Here's when to expect them in New York.

A solid little bushtit at Dash Point State Park hangs on to a branch whose magenta colors complement the bird's gray feathers ...

Peak birding time this is not. Image In Northern winter, when most colorful birds are either absent or in dulled-down winter plumage, the blue jay stands out.Credit...David Allen Sibley “Just ...

Many types of birds — such as hummingbirds, peacocks and parrots — are vividly colorful, but birds-of-paradise are especially flamboyant with hues of emerald, lemon, cobalt and ruby.

telling the story of how some resilient feathered dinos persevered and transformed into the vast array of colorful bird species that fill our skies today. (Premiered February 5, 2025 at 9 pm on PBS) ...