In the bird world, the color red has special significance. Many species use red signals to attract mates or deter rivals, adding the color to their beaks, feathers, or bare skin. Generally speaking, ...

The redder, the better. And I’m not talking about beets, roses or presidential candidates. I’m talking birds. Well, some birds. In various species, red coloration in a male’s feathers or beak is an ...

New research finds that birds can use lactate, often thought of as a metabolic waste product, as a cellular fuel that aids in ...

Two teams of researchers have independently identified a gene-encoded enzyme in birds that converts yellow pigments obtained from the diet into red pigments, which birds then use to color their ...

This time of year in the Eastern U.S., the birds are emerging in force, many flashing their brilliant reds—bright summer and scarlet tanagers, male cardinals in peak plumage or crimson male house ...

The first trailer for The Angry Birds Movie 3 takes flight with Red and his friends on a journey into fatherhood. Watch it ...

India is well-known for its rich biodiversity and is home to various unique birds. However, few among them can match the ...