Birds-of-paradise have some of the most famous mating displays in the world, but there's more to their colorful rhythmic gymnastics than initially meets the human eye. For the first time, scientists ...

Many types of birds — such as hummingbirds, peacocks and parrots — are vividly colorful, but birds-of-paradise are especially flamboyant with hues of emerald, lemon, cobalt and ruby. Now, research has ...

Birds-of-paradise, comprising 45 different species, are primarily recognized by the males' unique and vibrant plumage. Due to their limited geographical range, birds-of-paradise are a rare sight; they ...

The Honolulu Zoo Monday announced the hatching of four magnificent bird-of-paradise chicks. The chicks, which hatched individually on Nov. 24, Nov. 25, Friday and Saturday, are housed in the zoo’s ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...

Elaborate poses, tufts of feathers, flamboyant shuffles along an immaculate forest floor — male birds-of-paradise have many ways to woo a potential mate. But now, by examining prepared specimens at ...

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