Brightly coloured birds are among the species most adversely affected by the high levels of radiation around the Chernobyl nuclear plant, ecologists have discovered. The findings -- published online ...

Scientists measured color diversity and uniqueness in songbirds and other perching birds to prove what’s been said since Darwin’s time: The tropics are the most colorful place for these birds. Because ...

Exotically coloured birds can be a treat to the eyes, particularly if you are not from a tropical region. Besides giving them a wonderful appearance, the vivid feathers of wild birds serve vital ...

A new kind of laser captures light just like some colourful bird feathers. The device mimics the nanoscale structure of colourful feathers to make high-intensity laser light with almost any colour.

So, here's a look at 8 of the most beautiful orange-coloured birds from around the globe, each with unique characteristics and habits Andean cock-of-the-rock is the national bird of Peru. Their most ...

The color palette of the birds you see out your window depend 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 ...

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Brightly coloured birds are among the species most adversely affected by the high levels of radiation around the Chernobyl nuclear plant, ecologists have discovered. The findings – published online in ...