Purple martins are returning from South America. The first "scouts" have been spotted in Michigan. What to know.

A surprising discovery in the feathers of a fossil vulture from central Italy has revealed that volcanic deposits can ...

In the United States, The Bird with the Crystal Plumage reached the number one spot at the box office in its twelfth week of release, grossing $727,200 that week. This international success not ...

While we are waiting (?patiently?) for spring to really get rolling, here are a few things to think about.

In March of 1975, an extremely rare Ross's Gull was confirmed for the first time in the Lower 48. The sighting and the frenzy ...

Natural History's collection showing its plumage There are 45 species in 17 genera in the family Paradsaeidae - also known as birds-of-paradise. These birds live across eastern Australia ...

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 ...

Researchers recently discovered that dozens of species in the flamboyant family are biofluorescent, emitting a gleaming light ...

An in-depth view into the life of Lilac-breasted rollers. From physical appearance to tips for birdwatchers, this article has it all ...

IT is often considered that the white plumage of gulls, terns, gannets, etc., in temperate climates is in contradiction to the principle of protective and adaptive coloration, and survives only ...

Polytypic. Length 7.8". Sexually dimorphic. Breeding male: the adult male is unmistakable—all bright red—and achieves its brightest plumage by the end of its second calendar year. Breeding ...