A paper published last year in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface described a feather as a masterpiece of engineering, one comprising nine orders of magnitude, from the nanoscale to the meter ...
The striking gold/red plumage and characteristic forked tail of the red kite have always been a joy to behold from the ground ...
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The science behind the vulturine guinea fowl’s striking feathers
On the open savannas of East Africa, a flock of vulturine guinea fowl looks almost unreal. Bodies are patterned with crisp black and white lines. Chests and backs glow a deep, cobalt blue. Against the ...
Whether I’m writing in my columns or in my different journals, I often refer to a particular group of birds as “the regulars.” These are the species that are dependable visitors to my feeders on ...
Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...
Orange pigment may limit cellular damage by managing sulfur-rich nutrients, shedding light on why orange coloration persists ...
The Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 prohibits possessing native North American bird feathers without a permit. The law, punishable by fines and imprisonment, aims to prevent the killing and ...
The Birds of Vermont Museum wants people to send them bird art for their 2022 "Fine Feathers" art show. The museum is not necessarily looking for art made by birds — although car windshields do serve ...
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