While some birds possess drab, plain-looking feathers, others sport brightly-colored feathers. Females typically appear less colorful than males, an adaptation that helps protect them from predators.

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For birds, feathers serve a number of practical purposes: they enable flight, offer insulation from the cold and waterproofing, and convey ornamental displays for courtship. But for humans, the broad ...

Resplendent Quetzal. Image via Unsplash The Resplendent Quetzal is aptly named for its extraordinary beauty. Males display a vibrant metallic green plumage across their head, back, and chest that can ...

The trail’s namesake bird has a shimmering emerald plumage, a punk-like mohawk and extravagant tail feathers that can grow half a metre in length. While there’s no solid data about quetzal ...

The Resplendent Quetzal, a bird of legendary beauty and significance, has long enchanted the people of Central America. With its vibrant plumage and majestic tail feathers, this bird captures the ...

The possession of feathers and other parts of native North American birds without a permit is banned by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918, says the website of the U..S. Fish & Wildlife Service.

Photographer Todd Gustafson provides an eye-level view into the lives of birds. Todd Gustafson, host of the "To the Ends of the Earth" series, takes viewers on a journey around the world for an ...

In "Avian Chronicles," award-winning filmmaker Todd Gustafson showcases the beauty of avian life. The newest documentary in the To the Ends of the Earth series is “Avian Chronicles.” Award ...

His red chest stood out against the lush greenery, and his long, flowing tail feathers—among the longest found in birds—moved gracefully in the breeze. The scene was unforgettable.

This striking plume of yellow is the fluorescing tail feathers of a male emperor bird-of-paradise (Paradisaea guilielmi). Birds-of-paradise are known for their bright colours and courtship displays.

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