Scientists find that 82 percent of birds-of-paradise species show biofluorescence, often on their feathers, throat or inner ...

These birds also lend their name to a colorful flower. South Africa's bird-of-paradise (Strelitzia reginae) is a member of the banana family. It sports a beautiful flower believed to resemble the ...

do have scientific names derived from the sun (representing fire) owing to their unique, flowy and, sometimes, fiery appearance. While no bird "originated" from fire, certain birds in the ...

For that reason, these birds prefer to live in windy areas where they can glide on air currents with little effort. Andean condors are found in mountainous regions, as their name suggests ...