Because birds respond to bright colors like humans do, scientists long assumed that they process the color spectra in a similar way. But birds can actually see UV light, which humans can't ...

In her watercolor triptych, Rosalie Haizlett celebrates the vibrant colors and details found in the feathers of common—and ...

These colors distinguish them as some of the world's most dramatic and attractive birds. Males often sport vibrant feathered ruffs or amazingly elongated feathers, which are known as wires or ...

The Paradise Tanager is a stunning bird with beautiful colours that is a true gem in the avian world. It comes from the rainforests of South America and showcases the beauty of nature. This bird has a ...

In the right light, natural biofluorescence can intensify the birds’ colors — an insight that, believe it or not, comes from a trio of fish biologists. Thirty-seven of the 45 known species of ...

The study shows that UV colors are widespread in snakes, and may play a significant role in evading predators such as birds.