Mating dances are not unusual in the bird kingdom, but the displays put on by birds of paradise are mesmerizing. The male bird in the above clip is doing his best to impress a female, and the display ...

Birds are paragons of a natural phenomenon that we see every spring. In many species, males become more colorful, displaying brighter, more eye-catching plumage for a single purpose: to attract ...

Studies show that in birds, differences in survival and maturation between males and females skew adult sex ratios, which then shape mating systems, parental roles, and competition. Research on ...

Researchers have uncovered new insights into the evolution of bird behavior, revealing why certain mating systems persist while others disappear over time. Researchers at Rice University have ...

Among birds, females often rule the roost. Not only do females frequently take control in the selection of a mate and over nesting activities, but several female birds also are larger and more ...

You might think that the neotropics are one big mating party, but even in places that stay green and vibrant year-round, ...

Birds use odor to identify other birds, and researchers have shown that if the bacteria that produce the odor is altered, it could negatively impact a bird's ability to communicate with other birds or ...