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

Scientists have identified the gene that allows birds, such as the cardinal, to make red feathers. Rare yellow cardinals with defects in the production of red coloration are sometimes seen in the ...

The state bird of North Carolina sticks out ... than what they are with such bright and recognizable feathers. The ideal Northern Cardinal habitat has dense vegetation for nesting and perching.

One of my favorite birds to see in my yard is the humble cardinal. Male cardinals have ... Cardinals are a common bird with crested head feathers and red or brown colored feathers that can be ...

Northern Cardinal The northern ... species the nickname of "red birds." Female cardinals, on the other hand, are more muted in color. They have mostly brownish feathers with red accents on their ...