Birds receive their colors thanks to the pigments in their genetic makeup. All living creatures owe their coloring to ...
The youth turkey hunt Saturday morning in Pennsylvania provided some unique memories for hunters. For example, a Bucks County teen harvested a rare color phase turkey and a Jefferson County girl took ...
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Birds perform amazing feats. They fly, not just across the yard but across continents. They build nests, each so distinctive that construction and location identify the builder.
Where do birds get their red feathers from? According to a new article, the red carotenoids that give the common crossbill its red coloration are produced in the liver, not the skin, as previously ...
Researchers have found that bird species with multiple plumage color forms within in the same population, evolve into new species faster than those with only one color form, confirming a 60-year-old ...
Camouflage in nature is nothing new. A wide variety of animals, like rabbits, birds and deer, are cryptically colored to blend in with their background and guard themselves from predators. Now ...
Recent studies show that certain feather pigments can help neutralize toxic pollution. It means darker, duller birds could have a survival advantage. By Marta Zaraska Some popular city dwellers appear ...
All the Latest Game Footage and Images from Bird Coloring Bird Coloring invites you into a peaceful world where creativity flows and stress fades away. Relax as you bring beautiful birds to life with ...
Coloring eggs for Easter is a longstanding holiday tradition – but is it safe as bird flu outbreaks continue across the U.S.? Experts, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ...
Every other Friday, the Outside/In team answers one listener question about the natural world. This week, Brittany asked: "Do birds prefer birdhouses that are natural wood or painted? All four of my ...
A new study of fossilized bird feathers from 100 million years ago has determined that the broad stripes visible on the feathers do indicate the color of that ancient bird's plumage. Researchers say ...