Birds living in cities are usually more colorful and less brown. These colors help them survive better in urban environments.

Researchers at the University of Granada and the Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence have demonstrated a link ...

Cities are strange ecosystems. For most creatures, they’re harsh, unforgiving places. But some have managed to not just ...

I made many diary entries about birds that I had seen returning from their migrations. In the morning when I step outside, I hear the singing of robins, cardinals, doves, crows and more, and all are ...

As birds also tend to be leery of high-contrast bright colors in places where they don’t expect them, Brandley guessed the hourglass was a bird deterrent, since widows point it skyward when ...

Biofluorescence is widespread in birds-of-paradise, a group of tropical birds famous for their spectacular courtship dances.

These colors distinguish them as some of the world's most dramatic and attractive birds. Males often sport vibrant feathered ruffs or amazingly elongated feathers, which are known as wires or ...

With hummingbird season approaching in Michigan, here are some tips to follow when setting up your hummingbird feeder this ...