Biofluorescence is widespread in birds-of-paradise, a group of tropical birds famous for their spectacular courtship dances.

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.

Males often sport vibrant feathered ruffs or amazingly elongated feathers, which are known ... a significant part of the male's time. Birds of paradise are found in New Guinea and surrounding ...

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Biofluorescence by itself isn't big news; it shows up in plenty of animals, including humans (our teeth fluoresce under UV ...

The Paradise Tanager is a stunning bird with beautiful colours that is a true gem in the avian world. It comes from the rainforests of South America and showcases the beauty of nature. This bird has a ...

“Oftentimes the fluorescent areas were bordered by really darkly pigmented feathers, which contrasted against that fluorescence,” Martin said. “A lot of these birds-of-paradise have also ...