How do you define cute? If you think about it, it’s rather subjective. What one person thinks is cute, another might not find attractive at all. So “cute,” in and of itself, is tricky, but now add the ...

From parrots and peacocks to finches and flamingos, what’s the science and purpose behind birds’ vibrant hues? It’s one of the most spectacular sights in an Australian backyard: a male superb fairy ...

Contrary to our human perception of bird coloration as extraordinarily diverse, a new study reports that bird plumages exhibit only a small fraction (less than a third) of the possible colors birds ...