Fourteen orange-headed bird species are showcased for their vibrant plumage and unique characteristics. These birds, found ...

Many birds have feathers that reflect ultraviolet light. "Using hyperspectral imaging, we can easily capture detailed ultraviolet images, sometimes revealing entire patches of ultraviolet color ...

Most are distinguished by striking colors and bright plumage of yellow ... who decimated some species. These birds also lend their name to a colorful flower. South Africa's bird-of-paradise ...

Conservation Status: The International Union for Conservation of Nature labels the bird vulnerable; it is hunted for its meat and plumage, and its habitat is fragmented. Witnessing a mating call ...

The barn owl’s brilliant white underbelly is the key to its success as a nocturnal hunter, allowing the bird to camouflage ...

The bird’s white reflective underside effectively ... Negro said the research did not investigate hunting success in relation to plumage color, but earlier research had suggested that whiter ...