Mystery of a pink corella has scientists, residents baffled
You've probably heard of the Pink Panther, but have you heard of the pink corella? This bird has caused academics to ponder ...
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On the brink: 10 endangered species of the Nicobar Islands
The Nicobar Islands are a biodiversity hotspot, home to unique species found nowhere else. Long isolated, these islands have ...
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How to Identify a Baltimore Oriole Bird
Learn what a Baltimore oriole bird looks like and where to see one. The orange and black bird is a welcome visitor in the ...
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See the fluorescing tail feathers of a male emperor bird-of-paradise
Birds-of-paradise are known for their bright colours and courtship displays. Now, it turns out that many species also have ...
Birds of Paradise Glow on Mating Parade
Interestingly, birds remain woefully understudied when it comes to the optical extras. Until now, no one had looked for the ...
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Birds-Of-Paradise Found To Biofluoresce From The Tips Of Their Beaks To Their Toes
Birds-of-paradise number around 45 species and typically have elaborate feathers, colors, and mating displays. Birds also ...
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Quail-sized feathered dinosaur may be the earliest known bird
Archaeopteryx, long considered the earliest fossil bird, could be knocked off its perch by Baminornis zhenghensis, which ...
Widespread biofluorescence in birds-of-paradise suggests enhanced signaling for hierarchy and courtship displays
New research by scientists at the American Museum of Natural History and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln reports, for the ...
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3 Mimic Bird Species You Should Know
Bird Mimicry Bird that mimic other birds are the cover artists of the bird world, borrowing sounds and tunes from other birds to use as their own. Some mimicry bird species—mockingbirds, thrashers and ...
Feathers are having their moment, here’s everything you need to know
So, whether you’re into full-on feathered fantasy or just a delicate hint of texture, there’s no escaping it: feathers are ...
Natural doesn't always mean better: How to spot if someone is trying to convince you with an 'appeal to nature'
Suggesting that natural products or ingredients are inherently superior to those that are synthetic is a common flaw in ...
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Where Have All The Birds Gone?
Q: The amount of effort that goes into a Christmas Bird Count varies quite a bit across years and count circles. How do you deal with this issue when you calculate abundance trends? How do you know ...