Specimens of the constantly growing bird of paradise plant appear to live forever, at least in our mild winter climate. This plant also happens to be the official flower of Los Angeles. During almost ...

With flashy feathers and fancy moves, birds of paradise are already known for extravagant looks. But a trick that boosts that zing has been overlooked by science, until now. In the right light, ...

The always colorful males light up with biofluorescence, sending off signals. A male Paradisaea rubra, or red bird-of-paradise.Credit...Rene Martin/American Museum of Natural History Supported by By ...

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Few animals attract attention quite like birds. Some impress through remarkable migrations or unusual behaviour, while others are remembered simply because of their appearance. Across forests, ...