Study finds that birds-of-paradise are biofluorescent, suggesting that this "hidden" phenomenon provides enhanced signaling for hierarchy and courtship.

Biofluorescence is widespread in birds-of-paradise, a group of tropical birds famous for their spectacular courtship dances.

Migratory Pathways, a new mural trail in Red Hook Park, invites visitors to explore the story of migration through colorful ...

New research reports, for the first time, the widespread occurrence of biofluorescence in birds-of-paradise. The study, based on specimens collected since the 1800s, finds biofluorescence in 37 of the ...

New research by scientists at the American Museum of Natural History and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln reports, for the ...

Off in the distances I can hear the familiar scream-like call of a blue jay. The sound pierces through the yellow and orange autumn maple leaves on a crisp blue sky day. I sit enjoying the sunshine, ...

In most species of birds-of-paradise, males have the ability to glow to attract mates, adding another element to their ...

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“Elated” ecologists at Scotia Wildlife Sanctuary wasted no time. Scarlet-chested parrots are “threatened and understudied,” ...

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