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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

A male Paradisaea rubra, or red bird-of-paradise.Credit...Rene Martin/American Museum of Natural History Supported by By Jason Bittel Elaborate poses, tufts of feathers, flamboyant shuffles along ...

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

New research reveals that 37 out of 45 species exhibit secret biofluorescence, enhancing their mesmerizing mating dances.

Now it seems they’ve been putting on more of a visual display than anyone realized as birds-of-paradise have been found to glow. Birds-of-paradise number around 45 species and typically have ...