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

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

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

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 bird world has some of the funkiest displays when it comes to attracting a mate. From building elaborate nests to impress ...

Andy Hansen's photo of Larry Green ice fishing pulls up artists as varied as the Grateful Dead, Vincent van Gogh and Charles ...

There are many reasons Pugs make the perfect pet, but their animated faces with giant eyes are way too cute to resist, and ...

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

Federal health officials say a dairy worker in Nevada has been infected with a new type of bird flu that’s different from the ...