Have you ever seen a bird so vibrantly colored that it looks too magical to be real? Some parrots are so dazzlingly bright that they seem to have flown straight out of a fantasy world! With their ...

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 ...

“You have to ask why birds would do this,” says Joe Corbo, a biologist at Washington University in St. Louis. “And one of the leading hypotheses is that the male has elaborate ornaments or colors that ...

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 ...

The eclectus parrot is a colorful bird — not just in appearance, but in personality. This parrot’s beauty, intelligence, and ability to mimic human speech make it an appealing pet. But what are they ...

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 ...

A: The Texanist never ceases to be amazed by the zoological wonderland that is his home state. From the beloved armadillo to the despised zebra mussel, the astounding array of fauna that roam the ...