When male northern cardinals perch amid evergreens highlighted with a dusting of snow, well, winter doesn't get much more greeting-card gorgeous than that. Because they're so handsome, cardinal images ...

One obvious reason why people enjoy the existence of birds so much is their bright and varied colors. Humans — and most mammals — seem boring in comparison. But why are birds the colors that they are?

According to All About Birds at Cornell University, “Cardinals don’t migrate and they don’t molt into a dull plumage, so they ...

In many bird species males have a more elaborate plumage than females. This elaborate plumage is often used to signal body condition, to intimidate rivals or to attract potential mates. In many cases ...

Beautiful bird plumage these days matches the color pallet of wildflowers — cardinals as red as Indian paintbrushes, andbluebirds as blue as bluebonnets. It’s not happenstance. Wildflowers attract ...

Researchers from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee have found that the evolution of the color of the plumage of birds depends less on the gender and more on predation and success of foraging.

Evolutionary changes have led to both sexes becoming closer together in color over time to blend into their surroundings and hide from predators, a new study has found. In the world of bird fashion, ...

A new study conducted at the University of Colorado and involving Cornell University demonstrates that the appearance of female barn swallows, specifically the shade of their chestnut-colored breast ...

The repetitive and loud call of the Northern Flicker was the dominant sound coming from the woods. The large, decorative woodpecker was close and when it called, nothing else in the woods could be ...

Discover 10 fascinating bird species found across Asia, each showcasing unique colours, calls and habitats that highlight the ...