Typically, male birds have more vivid colours than females. As Charles Darwin first explained, the most colourful males are ...

Hidden layers of colour in the plumage of tanagers and some other songbirds explain what makes them so eye-catching ...

Mirasaura grauvogeli had a featherlike crest and a tail like a monkey. “It's been a long time since I've been so blown away by a new fossil discovery.” ...

The dogged search for a bird that many people figured had gone extinct included torrential rains, washed-out bridges, swine ...

What is your spark bird? This question is a great icebreaker for outdoor enthusiasts because, even in a large group, two ...

This week, our gallery photographers' images are condensed into small masterpieces of everyday life through light, timing, ...

Birds are among the most intelligent and talkative animals in the entire world. Their babbling, chatty, and loose-lipped mimicry has inspired various stories from across all human cultures. However, ...