Coneflowers are among the most popular, low-maintenance flowers. Try any one of these colorful options in your garden that ...

Among the birds of the world, it is usually the males who have the brightest feathers and the females who are the most drab, ...

How do birds see colors? As colorful as birds are to the human eye, ... K-means works by dividing the colors of a bird into distinct groups, or 'clusters' to find the most representative colors.

You might be able to catch these birds at the feeder this fall, or out in the wild this summer. But only if you listen.

I love spring … the colors, the smell, the sounds of singing birds. After a winter of gray skies, white landscapes and no smells — I just love spring. I am fortunate enough to spend a l… ...

U.S. birds display a wide array of striking hues. But just how colorful are our American birds? What you need to know from our study.

Birds are amazing little cheerleaders! They constantly brighten my days with their sweet songs and beautiful colors. They’re ...

Birds-of-paradise are even colorful in the dark, with feathers and body parts that glow a brilliant yellow-green under ultraviolet (UV) light, a new study found.

Carotenoid deficiency is most likely the reason house finches in Phoenix are less red than their desert cousins, Dr. McGraw said. In one of his studies, 74 percent of urban female finches had no ...

Every other Friday, the Outside/In team answers one listener question about the natural world. This week, Brittany asked: "Do birds prefer birdhouses that are natural wood or painted? All four of ...

In birds, the pigment melanin generates black, gray, brown, and orange colors. Carotenoids are used by specialized feather structures to create those brighter hues. The other process is through ...