Birds are some of the most visually stunning creatures on Earth, and many of them feature vibrant colors. While plenty of ...

The researchers studied the dusky lory (pictured) and the rosy-faced lovebird. Tim Felce (Airwolfhound) via Wikimedia Commons under CC BY-SA 2.0 Flamingos get their signature pink hue by eating shrimp ...

Parrots captured in the Amazon rainforest by pre-Inca people were transported hundreds of miles over the Andes to coastal ...

Parrots’ plumage dazzles with feathers in fiery reds, ostentatious oranges, luminous yellows, and verdant greens. Scientists have now discovered the molecular mechanism that controls these four colors ...

A team of scientists developed a methodology to map out molecular processes and used that to identify the mysterious yellow pigment gene that parrots use to create their iconic green plumage Many ...

Parrots aren’t just colorful companions—they’re complex thinkers, skilled communicators, and emotional beings with needs as unique as their personalities. From using names to identify each other, to ...

A critically endangered New Zealand parrot is receiving much needed help. The flightless Kākāpō, though once widespread in the region, has seen devastating population losses. The usual culprits are at ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Colorful plumage isn’t all this New York bird has to offer. His language is also pretty colorful and definitely not suitable for ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Parrot Playing Peek-a-Boo Behind Giant Candy-Colored Wings Is Such a Flirty Fellow originally appeared on Parade Pets. One ...

When firefighter Brian Wilson retired in 1995, he planned to fill his days teaching fire and public safety classes to children. He liked to bring along his three parrots for these public appearances; ...