Because birds respond to bright colors like humans do, scientists long assumed that they process the color spectra in a similar way. But birds can actually see UV light, which humans can't ...

I love spring … the colors, the smell, the sounds of singing birds. After a winter of gray skies, white landscapes and no smells — I just love spring. I am fortunate enough to spend a lot of ...

But do colors have the same effect on birds? Are there colors that will attract more birds to your garden, and when planning the flowers and decor in your garden, should you take color into account?

A survey of museum specimens reveals that more than a dozen species of the birds sport biofluorescence in feathers, skin or even inside their throats.

Now, research has revealed these stunning birds are also sending secret color signals that are invisible to human eyes. Plumage and body parts of birds-of-paradise glow in certain areas when ...

In 2018 we’ll explore the wonder of birds, and why we can’t live without them. An American flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) comes into the world with white plumage; its striking color derives ...

These colors distinguish them as some of the world's most dramatic and attractive birds. Males often sport vibrant feathered ruffs or amazingly elongated feathers, which are known as wires or ...

Illuminated by blue and UV light, the birds’ white and bright yellow plumage broadcasts colors that may be used in territorial disputes or for finding mates, according to the study.