From dinosaurs to birds: The origins of feather formation
Feathers are among the most complex cutaneous appendages in the animal kingdom. While their evolutionary origin has been ...
Bearded Vulture: The Bird That Eats Bones and Bathes Its Feathers Red
The lammergeier, commonly known as the bearded vulture, is a unique bird of prey that primarily eats bones. Skeletal matter, ...
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12 Coolest Types of Birds of Prey
They are one of North America’s largest, fastest birds of prey and look remarkable as they soar through the air with their golden feathers gleaming in the sunlight. Golden eagles can reach ...
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How fish biologists discovered birds of paradise have fluorescent feathers
A survey of museum specimens reveals that more than a dozen species of the birds sport biofluorescence in feathers, skin or even inside their throats.
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Signs Of A Hawk Lurking Around Your Yard (& What's Attracting It)
One of the more ominous signs that a hawk has been on your property is scattered bird feathers on the ground. Hawks often use their talons to grab their prey, plucking feathers in the process.