Contrary to our human perception of bird coloration as extraordinarily diverse, a new study reports that bird plumages exhibit only a small fraction (less than a third) of the possible colours birds ...

Birds boast some of the most vibrant colors among terrestrial animals. Our pretty avian friends have inspired our Democrat and Chronicle photographers for years and captured the imaginations of many ...

Nature's wonders include birds that subtly shift their appearance throughout the year. These transformations, driven by seasons, breeding cycles, diet, and feather wear, range from dramatic camouflage ...

‘Blue-throated Toucanet,’ from John Gould’s 1833 ‘Monograph of the Ramphastidae,’ or ‘Family of Toucans.’ (Courtesy photo) The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History’s latest exhibit, Splendid ...

Simon Griffith receives funding from the Australian Research Council. Birds are perhaps the most colourful group of animals, bringing a splash of colour to the natural world around us every day.

Avian plumage doesn’t simply enable flight–this miracle of Nature provides birds with protection, shape and colour and remains a highly desirable fashion accoutrement for us, too.