Many bird species feature colorful plumage in North America. Discover 11 beautiful yellow and black birds and learn about their locations, habitats, and behavior. The American goldfinch is common ...

Most birds with bright yellow or red feathers — think goldfinches and cardinals — use pigments called carotenoids to make those colors. "The reason that a bird's egg's yolk is a bright yellow ...

“For a century, scientists puzzled over the mechanisms that enable parrots to produce red or yellow coloration, even as the genes that control melanin, carotenoid, and even structural coloration ...

As she recounted her story, a parrot owner arrived at HKPR to retrieve his escaped lovebirds. His delight sharply contrasted ...

Illuminated by blue and UV light, the birds’ white and bright yellow plumage broadcasts colors that may be used in territorial disputes or for finding mates, according to the study.

Males have bright yellow feathers covering most of their bodies, with a reddish-brown “cap” atop their heads during the breeding season. They are territorial birds that defend their turf from ...