In a study published Tuesday in the journal Royal Society Open Science, researchers found evidence of biofluorescence in most ...

Study finds that birds-of-paradise are biofluorescent, suggesting that this "hidden" phenomenon provides enhanced signaling for hierarchy and courtship.

Such displays can last for hours, and in many species they consume a significant part of the male's time. Birds of paradise are found in New Guinea and surrounding islands. The manucodes and ...

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

In most species of birds-of-paradise, males have the ability to glow to attract mates, adding another element to their ...

The bird world has some of the funkiest displays when it comes to attracting a mate. From building elaborate nests to impress ...

New research by scientists at the American Museum of Natural History and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln reports, for the ...

Birds-of-paradise are known for their bright colours and courtship displays. Now, it turns out that many species also have ...

Biofluorescence is widespread in birds-of-paradise, a group of tropical birds famous for their spectacular courtship dances.

New research reports, for the first time, the widespread occurrence of biofluorescence in birds-of-paradise. The study, based on specimens collected since the 1800s, finds biofluorescence in 37 of the ...