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Inspired by bird feathers, this new 'ultrablack' fabric absorbs nearly all the light that hits it
The magnificent riflebird has a striking appearance. Adult males of the species (Ptiloris magnificus) have iridescent, ...
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Study shows that darker bird feathers weigh more than lighter ones, which may explain why most migratory birds are lighter in color
Shutterstock It is common to say that something is as light as a feather in order to mean that something doesn’t weigh much ...
Each Canada goose that you see flying around in formation around Lancaster County these days has between 20,000 and 25,000 feathers, most hidden from sight. A typical songbird at your backyard feeder ...
Feathers are a sleek, intricate evolutionary innovation that makes flight possible for birds, but in addition to their stiff, aerodynamic feathers used for flight, birds also keep a layer of soft, ...
At the Celery Fields and in woodland areas like Pinecraft Park, you’ll spot numerous kinds of birds, from jaw-droppingly colorful painted buntings to chicken-like soras and flashy scarlet tanagers.
The California gnatcatcher, Polioptila californica, is a little gray bird. Males are identifiable by their black cap (absent in winter), females by the slight brownish tinge of their plumage.
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For Some Male Pheasants, Love Really Is Blind. Their Elaborate Feathers That Impress Females Also Obstruct Their Vision
The adornments on the heads of male Lady Amherst’s and golden pheasants partially block their sight, according to new ...
The male Lady Amherst's pheasant knows how to put on a show when it comes to attracting mates. As well as elaborate courtship ...
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