Smithsonian Magazine8h
Birds-of-Paradise Glow to Attract Mates, Adding a Flashy Element to Their Impressive Courtship Displays
Scientists find that 82 percent of birds-of-paradise species show biofluorescence, often on their feathers, throat or inner ...
Earth.com8h
Birds-of-paradise use secret biofluorescence to attract mates
Biofluorescence is widespread in birds-of-paradise, a group of tropical birds famous for their spectacular courtship dances.
IFLScience on MSN12h
Birds-Of-Paradise Found To Biofluoresce From The Tips Of Their Beaks To Their Toes
The bird world has some of the funkiest displays when it comes to attracting a mate. From building elaborate nests to impress ...
Nature enthusiasts still spotting elegant 'rare bird in the wild'
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...
Family finds rare all-white raptor unable to fly near Missouri home, officials say
A Fredericktown family reported that the locally beloved bird – a leucistic red-tailed hawk – was on their property and unable to fly, according to a Feb. 11 Facebook post from the Missouri Department ...
National Audubon Society17h
Where Have All The Birds Gone?
Q: The amount of effort that goes into a Christmas Bird Count varies quite a bit across years and count circles. How do you deal with this issue when you calculate abundance trends? How do you know ...