Scientists find that 82 percent of birds-of-paradise species show biofluorescence, often on their feathers, throat or inner ...

Study Finds That Birds-of-Paradise Are Biofluorescent Research suggests that "hidden" phenomenon provides enhanced signaling for hierarchy and courtship.

Most are distinguished by striking colors and bright plumage of yellow, blue, scarlet ... a significant part of the male's time. Birds of paradise are found in New Guinea and surrounding islands.

The Blue Bird of Paradise is regarded by ornithologists as one of the loveliest of all birds. ©gailhampshire from Cradley, ...

Interestingly, birds remain woefully understudied when it comes to the optical extras. Until now, no one had looked for the ...

black and brown. Regrettably, if you were taking that same walk a year later, your chances of seeing a paradise parrot would be effectively zero, as no live birds were spotted after that date ...