Nature showcases its artistry through vibrant birds, untouched by filters. From the keel-billed toucan's rainbow beak to the ...

The fan of feathers at the base of its tail would have resembled those typically observed in present-day birds such as pigeons or sparrows. This aerodynamic shape would have helped to generate ...

This was strikingly different from the short-tailed structure seen in modern and Cretaceous birds. Experts even suggest it might not be a bird at all, but rather a deinonychosaurian dinosaur.

California is home to a host of plants and animals. Discover the eight yellow birds that call the Golden State home.

Bird tails are complex structures that give us clues about bird flight and bird behavior. Knowing the variety of tail patterns helps us to identify birds, so let's talk bird tails.

Mirasaura grauvogeli had a featherlike crest and a tail like a monkey. “It's been a long time since I've been so blown away ...

Birds use their wings and specialized tail to maneuver through the air while flying. It turns out that the purpose of a bird's tail may have also aided in their diversification by allowing them to ...