Feathers: Displays of Brilliant Plumage by Robert Clark, published by Chronicle Books 2016 The Wilson’s bird of paradise is noted ... believe the spots on the great argus’ wing feathers ...

Birds-of-paradise are a stunning example of naturally occurring bright colors, and we’re not talking about the flowers.

These colors distinguish them as some of the world's most dramatic and attractive birds. Males often sport vibrant feathered ruffs or amazingly elongated feathers, which are known as wires or ...

The avian world is a treasure trove of fascinating and often bizarre mating rituals. Explore the different types of bird ...

Birds-of-paradise are among the most resplendent creatures on Earth, with long, elaborate feathers in eye-popping shades of yellow, blue, and red. Naturalists have admired them for centuries. Yet it ...

The Indian jungles are a paradise for birdwatchers ... here are five of the most colourful birds you can spot in the Indian jungles: The Great Hornbill, one of the largest hornbill species ...

The design of his headdress is specific to his village: it includes bird-of-paradise feathers, with reeds to fill out the shape. His armlets hold sprigs of plants from his region. Sandro Is any ...

Birds-of-paradise are a stunning example of natural ... found the shades and hues on these flights of fancy aren’t just feather-deep. Dr. Rene Martin is a fish biologist by trade, and normally ...