Study finds that birds-of-paradise are biofluorescent, suggesting that this "hidden" phenomenon provides enhanced signaling for hierarchy and courtship.

In a study published Tuesday in the journal Royal Society Open Science, researchers found evidence of biofluorescence in most ...

Scientists find that 82 percent of birds-of-paradise species show biofluorescence, often on their feathers, throat or inner ...

Biofluorescence is widespread in birds-of-paradise, a group of tropical birds famous for their spectacular courtship dances.

Birds-of-paradise number around 45 species and typically have elaborate feathers, colors, and mating displays. Birds also ...

In most species of birds-of-paradise, males have the ability to glow to attract mates, adding another element to their ...

From noise pollution to rubbish, here are some of the ways we humans have made it more difficult for animals to find a mate ...

I love spring … the colors, the smell, the sounds of singing birds. After a winter of gray skies, white landscapes and no smells — I just love spring. I am fortunate enough to spend a ...

Birds-of-paradise are known for their bright colours and courtship displays. Now, it turns out that many species also have ...

Off in the distances I can hear the familiar scream-like call of a blue jay. The sound pierces through the yellow and orange autumn maple leaves on a crisp blue sky day. I sit enjoying the sunshine, ...

A single gene in the shorebird species known as ruffs controls the levels of testosterone in males, and this in turn affects ...