Interestingly, birds remain woefully understudied when it comes to the optical extras. Until now, no one had looked for the ...

Scientists find that 82 percent of birds-of-paradise species show biofluorescence, often on their feathers, throat or inner ...

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

Birds-of-paradise number around 45 species and typically have elaborate feathers, colors, and mating displays. Birds also ...

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 ...

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

People traipse cross-country to see clouds of kites, or to catch a glimpse of a golden eagle in its highland home, and webcams fixed on the nests of ospreys, owls and peregrine falcons draw huge ...

Birds-of-paradise are known for their bright colours and courtship displays. Now, it turns out that many species also have ...

The Nicobar Islands are a biodiversity hotspot, home to unique species found nowhere else. Long isolated, these islands have ...

It’s no secret that owls are a hot topic in the bird world. These birds of prey are fascinating, unique and rarely seen due ...

South Cumbria has become known for rare birds because of its many wetland areas, including Morecambe Bay and Foulshaw Moss, which are important habitats for many species.  Over the years, there have ...

When Philip Sontag first visited Antarctica as a Ph.D. student, he brought back an unusual souvenir: a huge bag of penguin ...