A tiny American bird recently made a rare appearance across the pond, captivating scores of English birdwatchers 2,000 miles from home. The foreign, feathered traveler — a yellow warbler — was first ...
Most are distinguished by striking colors and bright plumage of yellow, blue, scarlet, and green. These colors distinguish them as some of the world's most dramatic and attractive birds.
On freshly molted birds, black plumage has white spots all over; by winter, spots start to disappear; and by spring, the birds are glossy black all over, with strong suffusions of iridescent pinks ...
These charismatic birds are native to New Guinea and nearby regions and are known for their vibrant plumage and elaborate courtship displays. The rare hybrid King of Holland's bird-of-paradise was ...
and the quality of its ornamentation – red plumage and beak. “Our findings confirm the hypothesis that a wild bird’s health is tied to its microbiome, and that the ‘sexiness’ of a male ...
a common backyard songbird known for its vivid red plumage. Their study explores how microbiome diversity impacts the birds' health, body condition, and ornamental traits, such as their coloration.