We all know about the Indian Peafowl, or more specifically the Peacock, which just so happens to be the first entry in this beautiful list. But have you seen the bright colors of the Himalayan Monal ...

Yale ornithologist Richard Prum has spent years studying the molecules and nanostructures that give many bird species their rich colorful plumage, but nothing prepared him for what he found in ...

There are numerous birds that are with us only for the spring and summer months, including the swallows and several warblers that I’ve recently discussed. Today, I’d like to talk about three more ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Parrots, toucans, and other brightly colored tropical birds are ...

Colorful plumage isn’t all this New York bird has to offer. His language is also pretty colorful and definitely not suitable for children, according to the animal shelter trying to find him a new home ...

Philadelphia's birding community is getting a rare glimpse of a painted bunting that's made a home in and around Bartram's Garden this winter. The species is part of the cardinal family and natively ...

Did you know that the only poisonous bird in the world is the Hooded Pitohui? It carries toxins in its skin and feathers. Birds are amazing creatures. There are over 11,000 species worldwide. They ...

It's always fun to watch birds perched on your backyard trees or feeding stations. And if they happen to be a rare sight in your area? You could easily spend a few hours looking up their ID, logging ...

Birds tend to be more colorful in the tropics, and scientists wanted to find out how they got there: if colorful feathers evolved in the tropics, or if tropical birds have brightly-colored ancestors ...

Even though Rhode Island is the smallest state in the country, it has a lot of different habitats, from woods to wetlands, to beaches, to urban and suburban areas. This means the state supports a ...