Plus, what crows are doing in your birdbath, why some birds get brighter in spring and what to do if you find a banded bird.

The color palette of the birds you see out your window depend on where you live. If you’re far from the Equator, most birds tend to have drab colors, but the closer you are to the tropics, you’ll ...

For most birds, looking good for spring means undergoing a partial molt. Because feathers are pure protein, shedding and ...

Birds boast some of the most vibrant colors among terrestrial animals. Our pretty avian friends have inspired our Democrat and Chronicle photographers for years and captured the imaginations of many ...

Birds are perhaps the most colorful group of animals, bringing a splash of color to the natural world around us every day. Indeed, exclusively black and white birds—such as magpies—are in the minority ...

What is heavier: 1 kilogram of feathers or 1 kilogram of steel? Whilst the answer to this classic riddle is that they both weigh the same amount, it may be surprising to discover that the color of a ...

Birds have all kinds of fancy decorations for attracting mates—male peacocks have a fan of feathers accented with shimmering ...

Birds make every outdoor space look instantly better. And when they're birds drenched in vibrant colors, well, let's just say the space becomes a bit more magical. Flashes of blues, greens, yellows, ...