Birds and their feathers have been important to humans since prehistoric times. Birds were important for food. Feathers were ...

On the open savannas of East Africa, a flock of vulturine guinea fowl looks almost unreal. Bodies are patterned with crisp ...

Did you know that the only poisonous bird in the world is the Hooded Pitohui? It carries toxins in its skin and feathers. Birds are amazing creatures. There are over 11,000 species worldwide. They ...

Birds are some of the most striking creatures on Earth, coming in a rainbow of colors that serve several important functions, such as attracting a mate and communicating with other birds. These ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. The IUCN Red List, which assesses the extinction risk of ...

How does iridescence work? From rainbow bubbles to beautiful birds, bugs, and gemstones. Why is a soap bubble rainbow? What makes an oil slick beautiful? Iridescent colors, which transform depending ...

A rare feather from an extinct New Zealand bird set a record at auction after selling for $46,521 NZD ($28,400 USD), the Webb's auction house announced Monday. The huia bird, of the wattlebird family, ...

NEW YORK - To woo mates, male golden pheasants are dressed to impress. They strut around with cinnamon-colored tail quills and a striped hood of orange and black feathers. Then there is its forehead ...

Chipping Sparrow, Female Bird Winner, United States and Canada, Boise, Idaho; Chipping Sparrows can be found in summer from coast to coast and from central Alaska to Central America. The National ...