From tiny hummingbirds sipping nectar from blossoms to majestic bald eagles soaring high in the sky, birds are endlessly fascinating and can inspire a deep love of nature. But not everyone has equal ...

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Cities are strange ecosystems. For most creatures, they’re harsh, unforgiving places. But some have managed to not just survive, but even thrive in urban environments. That said, even those that ...

One obvious reason why people enjoy the existence of birds so much is their bright and varied colors. Humans — and most mammals — seem boring in comparison. But why are birds the colors that they are?

The brilliant colors of birds have inspired poets and nature lovers, but researchers at Yale University and the University of Cambridge say these existing hues represent only a fraction of what birds ...

Pantone has announced its color of the year, mocha mousse, which highlights the hue’s link with comfort and indulgence. The shade “extends our perceptions of the browns from being humble and grounded ...

image: While humans have three color cones in the retina sensitive to red, green and blue light, birds have a fourth color cone that can detect ultraviolet light. A research team led by Princeton's ...