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These Birds Glow To Find Love, And Scientists Still Have A Lot To Learn About Them
In most species of birds-of-paradise, males have the ability to glow to attract mates, adding another element to their ...
These Birds-Of-Paradise Are Glowing. Here’s Why It Matters
Study finds that birds-of-paradise are biofluorescent, suggesting that this "hidden" phenomenon provides enhanced signaling for hierarchy and courtship.
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These eBird Checklists Document Some of the Last Sightings of Extinct U.S. Species
As more and more "historical" checklists are added to the platform, birds we've lost now mingle with those still hanging on.
The Brooklyn Paper1d
Migratory Pathways mural walk highlights native bird’s journey to New York
Migratory Pathways, a new mural trail in Red Hook Park, invites visitors to explore the story of migration through colorful ...
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Birds-of-paradise use secret biofluorescence to attract mates
Biofluorescence is widespread in birds-of-paradise, a group of tropical birds famous for their spectacular courtship dances.
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Birds-of-paradise are biofluorescent
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 ...
Widespread biofluorescence in birds-of-paradise suggests enhanced signaling for hierarchy and courtship displays
New research by scientists at the American Museum of Natural History and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln reports, for the ...
‘Rare’ creatures spotted at wildlife sanctuary in Australia leave experts ‘elated’
Scarlet-chested parrots are known to travel long distances through the deserts of western and central Australia but are “rarely observed” in New South Wales, a state on the co ...
Down East Magazine4d
Winter is Prime Time for Birding in Maine
This time of year, birds are easier to see on bare branches and you’ll have the run of some of the best viewing spots.