Birds are perhaps the most colourful group of animals, bringing a splash of colour to the natural world around us every day. Indeed, exclusively black and white birds – such as magpies – are in the ...

Many species of songbirds have evolved to have strikingly colorful plumage, aiding them in catching the eye of mates, signaling, and recognizing each other. These eye-catching patterns have long ...

For most birds, looking good for spring means undergoing a partial molt. Because feathers are pure protein, shedding and rebuilding a wardrobe from scratch drains massive amounts of time, calories, ...