In most species of birds-of-paradise, males have the ability to glow to attract mates, adding another element to their ...

Study finds that birds-of-paradise are biofluorescent, suggesting that this "hidden" phenomenon provides enhanced signaling for hierarchy and courtship.

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

Scientists find that 82 percent of birds-of-paradise species show biofluorescence, often on their feathers, throat or inner ...

New research reports, for the first time, the widespread occurrence of biofluorescence in birds-of-paradise. The study, based on specimens collected since the 1800s, finds biofluorescence in 37 of the ...

Birds-of-paradise number around 45 species and typically have elaborate feathers, colors, and mating displays. Birds also ...

Interestingly, birds remain woefully understudied when it comes to the optical extras. Until now, no one had looked for the ...

While the man-made and woman-made gusts and microbursts whip Washington, D.C., into chaos, the only disturbances here are at ...

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 ...

From shimmering blues to fiery reds, these 6 birds bring breathtaking colors to U.S. landscapes! Whether you’re a birdwatcher ...

A chaffinch's song lasts about three seconds and is repeated; it starts with buzzing notes, slows, descends into a jumble, ...

The singer-songwriter took the stage during music’s biggest night in front of a picturesque backdrop of her hometown, which ...