Biofluorescence is widespread in birds-of-paradise, a group of tropical birds famous for their spectacular courtship dances.

In her watercolor triptych, Rosalie Haizlett celebrates the vibrant colors and details found in the feathers of common—and ...

Feathers are among the most complex cutaneous appendages in the animal kingdom. While their evolutionary origin has been ...

Feathers, among the most intricate appendages in the animal kingdom, have long fascinated scientists regarding their ...

Birders in Michigan are scratching their heads over unusual photos of a snowy owl. The animal is perfectly perched on a ...

Learn why scientists say it’s a rare case of animals exploiting their glow for visual signaling.

Feathers, essential for thermoregulation, flight, and communication in birds, originate from simple ... before being progressively modified under natural selection to give rise to the more complex ...