Birds receive their colors thanks to the pigments in their genetic makeup. All living creatures owe their coloring to ...

Have you ever wondered why some birds are so colorful compared to others? The color of a bird’s feathers is determined by ...

Birds boast some of the most vibrant colors among terrestrial animals. The tropics are often renowned for the brightest birds, but U.S. birds also display a wide array of striking hues. But just how ...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Birds perform amazing feats. They fly, not just across the yard but across continents. They build nests, each so distinctive that construction and location identify the builder.

During his notable trip to the Galápagos Islands, Charles Darwin collected several mockingbird specimens on different islands in the region. He later discovered that each island only contained a ...

From tiny hummingbirds sipping nectar from blossoms to majestic bald eagles soaring high in the sky, birds are endlessly fascinating and can inspire a deep love of nature. But not everyone has equal ...

Many brightly colored birds get their pigments from the foods that they eat, but that's not true of parrots. Now, researchers reporting a study of familiar pet store parakeets -- also known as budgies ...

The radiant plumage of flamingos wouldn’t be possible without their special diets. Neither would the color of salmon, or koi. The right food can even dye humans – especially babies. At a zoo I visited ...