Birds living in cities are usually more colorful and less brown. These colors help them survive better in urban environments.

Cities are warmer (thanks to the urban heat island effect ), filled with artificial lighting, and feature greyscapes that ...

Long-eared Owls have fluorescent feathers that glow under UV light. These hidden pigments vary by age, sex, and size.

The avian world is a treasure trove of fascinating and often bizarre mating rituals. Explore the different types of bird ...

KK: For birds, keeping their plumage clean isn’t about good looks or vanity—it’s essential to their health. Feathers are marvelous structures, strong and lightweight, protecting birds from the ...

"I move," said FLAGLER, "to strike out all but the sash." The ancient Romans wentbarebeaded and made a fine appearance without chapeaux, -- why not a modern son of Empire ? Mr. DICKINSON admitted ...