Nature produces some truly extravagant costumes, and birds have evolved more than their fair share of dazzling outfits. Often, it's the male birds that steal the show with bold colors and unfurling ...

While hiking in the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument in Siskiyou County near California’s northern border, I came across several colorful birds that were zipping around at high speed to gobble up ...

For bird enthusiasts, spring is a welcome time of year when backyards everywhere begin to come alive with the robust songs and sights of colorful migratory birds. Making their way back from winter ...

“I feel there is no way to avoid thinking of color when you think of hummingbirds”, said Gabriela Venable, who is the lead author of the newly published study of hummingbird color (ref). “We give them ...

(BPT) - Sparrows to doves, mockingbirds to magpies, every bird that visits your backyard this season will bring its unique brand of delight. Yet when a particularly colorful species shows up, you ...

While exploring open fields, I came across two European bee-eaters resting on a branch. Their bright colors stood out beautifully against the warm background. They lingered for a moment, scanning the ...