The redder, the better. And I’m not talking about beets, roses or presidential candidates. I’m talking birds. Well, some birds. In various species, red coloration in a male’s feathers or beak is an ...

A bright red bird is one of the most eye-catching wonders of nature. Beyond their beauty, there is a reason behind that pop of color. Male birds are typically the brightly colored ones, which helps ...

Vibrant red birds seem to bring even more cheer to the season, but their meaning has impact year-round.

This time of year in the Eastern U.S., the birds are emerging in force, many flashing their brilliant reds—bright summer and scarlet tanagers, male cardinals in peak plumage or crimson male house ...

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Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Shorebirds take flight along the Delware Bay in Cape May County, New Jersey. (Bill Barlow for WHYY, file) Horseshoe crabs lay eggs that the Red Knot rely on. (Bill Barlow/for WHYY) The moment the net ...

A graphic artist who creates challenging seek-and-find puzzles is testing people's attention to detail with this bright and bold, wintry puzzle. Gergely Dudás of Dresden, Germany, is sharing the ...

“Black joy often emanates from Black sorrow,” food writer Nicole A. Taylor observes in her new cookbook “Watermelon & Red Birds.” Whether it’s a family funeral, community grieving or national mourning ...