For the past two years, summer in Spain has meant prominent protests against tourism: holidaymakers being drenched by angry locals armed with water pistols in Barcelona and protesters marching under b ...

Children sporting elaborate face paint searched for the metal bird sculptures hidden throughout Valparaiso's downtown, armed with the Birds of Paradise scavenger hunt coloring book.

Known for their dazzling plumage, elaborate courtship dances, and vivid colours, these birds have captivated scientists and nature enthusiasts for centuries. In this article, we explore the 15 most ...

Birds-of-paradise are a stunning example of naturally occurring bright colors, and we’re not talking about the flowers.

The birds-of-paradise evolved optimal brilliance to communicate something, and that something is their own attractiveness: Like so many of their striking features, biofluorescence seems to help them ...

Birds-of-paradise are a stunning example of natural bright colors -- and no, we’re not talking about the plant. A recent study out of the American Museum of Natural History found the shades and ...

Researchers discovered that 37 out of 45 known species of birds of paradise possess biofluorescence, emitting green or yellow-green light when exposed to blue or UV light.

A survey of museum specimens reveals that more than a dozen species of the birds sport biofluorescence in feathers, skin or even inside their throats.

Flashy exotic birds can actually glow in the dark The birds, known for their showy displays, look even more colorful than we thought.

Birds-of-paradise are even colorful in the dark, with feathers and body parts that glow a brilliant yellow-green under ultraviolet (UV) light, a new study found.