Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Birds are some of the most visually stunning creatures on Earth, and many of them feature vibrant colors. While plenty of animals ...

The researchers studied the dusky lory (pictured) and the rosy-faced lovebird. Tim Felce (Airwolfhound) via Wikimedia Commons under CC BY-SA 2.0 Flamingos get their signature pink hue by eating shrimp ...

The color palette of the birds you see out your window depends on where you live. If you're far from the Equator, most birds tend to have drab colors, but the closer you are to the tropics, you'll ...

Parrots’ plumage dazzles with feathers in fiery reds, ostentatious oranges, luminous yellows, and verdant greens. Scientists have now discovered the molecular mechanism that controls these four colors ...

Monk parakeets are native to South American rainforests, yet a thriving colony has claimed utility poles across Austin, Texas as home. The story of how they got there involves a 1970s pet craze, a ...

John Mittermeier was trekking through the remote highlands of Buru, Indonesia, in April when he spotted two small birds darting between the trees. He raised his binoculars for a closer look. When he ...

SF firefighters rescued a wild parrot trapped on a balcony Sunday. After a check-up showed no injuries, the bird was released back into the city skies.

In her book Do I Dream or Am I Alive, Widauer explains to Sabine Schaschl how people’s particular fascination for parrots inspired the artist to explore the different parallels between the vibrant ...

Tropical birds are well known for their colorful appearance: vibrantly colored macaws, parakeets and parrots are widely considered to be the quintessential birds of this region. The popularity of ...

The blue-fronted lorikeet was first described based on seven specimens collected in the 1920s. John C. Mittermeier / American Bird Conservancy John Mittermeier was trekking through the remote ...