The tail had ... the ancient birds weren’t brightly colored. Feathers also have microscopic keratin structures that can reflect different light wavelengths, such as the ones in blue jay feathers ...

Such is the case with the tail feathers of the Wilson’s bird-of-paradise. The unusual appearance of the bird, starting with its naked blue head, is made all the more interesting by the two ...

That would be its huge, secondary wing feathers, which along with the tail are used to woo females. The wings are full of ...

The European bee-eater is brightly colored, with a canary-yellow throat, a blue belly and tail tips, and a copper crown that fades into mustard-yellow feathers on its back. These gregarious birds ...

Birds are fascinating creatures in different shapes, sizes, and colours. Some of these feathered beauties boast striking tails, making them a delight for birdwatchers. These African species have ...

Feathers are what make birds ... New Guinea is home to several types of birds of paradise, such as the blue, whose males wield their two tail streamers to striking effect. Their mating dance ...

. Both are birds of the northwestern conifer forest. The dusky grouse inhabits the Rockies, while the sooty grouse lives closer to the coast, with a range that extends from California to Alaska ...

Scientists discovered that 37 out of 45 species of birds-of-paradise absorb UV or blue light and then emit ... on areas like the head, neck, and tail feathers. At least 36 species of females ...

“There’s no way of knowing where the bird came from. It was in great body condition, very clean, but all of these feathers are freshly cut. There’s nothing left to the wings and tai ...