Nancy has provided a lovely portrait of a fox sparrow, the eastern race named for its rusty “fox-coloured” streaking. This is a relatively large and robust sparrow, second only in size in North ...

But there's more to bird flight than strong wings and hollow bones. One secret lies in their covert feathers—layers of small feathers that cover the wing’s base and shift during tricky ...

This conclusion was confirmed by the strong relationship between foraging location (carbon-13) and mercury in penguin feathers. It is the first study to show that carbon-13, not nitrogen-15, best ...

Birdwatchers and scientists alike have long admired the stunning diversity of bird feathers. Their hues and patterns offer ... They also recorded data on each owl’s weight, wing length, tail length, ...

Way back in 1859, Charles Darwin wrote: ‘The sight of a feather in a peacock’s tail… makes me sick!’ If he had made that statement today, there would be calls for his arrest and a FIR lodged against ...

Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) Fluorescent pigments have been discovered in the feathers of Long-eared Owls, visible only under ultraviolet light. These pigments vary within the population ...

Researchers report their discovery of fluorescent pigments in the feathers of Long-eared Owls, that can only be seen by humans with the help of ultraviolet light. While there is an astounding ...

William Zane Feathers, 81, Duncansville, died unexpectedly Sunday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Duncansville, son of the late William Roy and Dorothy Elizabeth (Burket) Feathers. He married ...

it might have ruffled your feathers, but no fear, she is back home. The early bird gets the worm, and Iris, Missoula's beloved osprey, returned to her nest on Monday morning. Iris' home ...

The osprey pair has officially laid its first egg of the season! You can joins us as we continue to watch their progress in the 24/7 livestream above!

The Osprey have regularly visited the Bear Mountain Bridge to build a nest on the top of the tower. In New York, ospreys are a common sight, especially during the warmer months. They typically nest ...

Males of the pheasant species, native to southeast Asia, have dark bodies and brightly colored tail feathers, almost like their backs have been set on fire. Their beautiful plumage has put them at ...