Male and female birds often have strikingly different coloration, likely a result of sexual selection for choosing mates. In some canaries, the difference is driven by a surprisingly simple molecular ...

Birds boast some of the most vibrant colors among terrestrial animals. Our pretty avian friends have inspired our Democrat and Chronicle photographers for years and captured the imaginations of many ...

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There are thousands of species of birds and with great numbers come great biodiversity. There are thousands of species of birds and with great numbers come great biodiversity. Birds are among the most ...