Why do humans wear clothes? One reason is that changing outfits allows people to tailor their look in hopes of attracting or ...

Biofluorescence by itself isn't big news; it shows up in plenty of animals, including humans (our teeth fluoresce under UV ...

Because birds respond to bright colors like humans do, scientists long assumed that they process the color spectra in a similar way. But birds can actually see UV light, which humans can't ...

I love spring … the colors, the smell, the sounds of singing birds. After a winter of gray skies, white landscapes and no smells — I just love spring. I am fortunate enough to spend a lot of ...

Illuminated by blue and UV light, the birds’ white and bright yellow plumage broadcasts colors that may be used in territorial disputes or for finding mates, according to the study.

In the U.S. 42 species of birds have low and steeply declining populations that put them on the brink of disaster, scientists ...

These colors distinguish them as some of the world's most dramatic and attractive birds. Males often sport vibrant feathered ruffs or amazingly elongated feathers, which are known as wires or ...

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.

A new study suggests that lighter colors may help these species stay cool on their long journeys, when birds are pushing themselves to their physiological limits. Amanda was an associate editor at The ...

Now, research has revealed these stunning birds are also sending secret color signals that are invisible to human eyes. Plumage and body parts of birds-of-paradise glow in certain areas when ...