In most species of birds-of-paradise, males have the ability to glow to attract mates, adding another element to their ...

An artistic depiction of the Late Cretaceous modern (crown) bird, Vegavis iaai, pursuit diving for fish in the shallow ocean ...

Charles Darwin predicted the existence of a moth with a long tongue based on a comet orchid's nectar spurs. This was ...

Study finds that birds-of-paradise are biofluorescent, suggesting that this "hidden" phenomenon provides enhanced signaling for hierarchy and courtship.

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A southern cassowary chick hatched in the UK, making it only the second one of its species to have hatched on European soil.

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There’s some concern after seven wild birds in York and Cumberland counties tested positive for bird flu recently. The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has confirmed four Canada geese ...

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

New research reports, for the first time, the widespread occurrence of biofluorescence in birds-of-paradise. The study, based on specimens collected since the 1800s, finds biofluorescence in 37 of the ...

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation launched a new online portal Jan. 30 to help members of the ...