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 ...

Ideally, looking for a mate should be a positive experience. But when you are a sage grouse, it can be hazardous—especially ...

Conservationists are constantly searching for innovative ways to give threatened species a fighting chance, and the latest breakthrough comes from ...

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 ...

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 ...

Does a male bird with a long and complex courtship dance have superior cognitive abilities? Simply put, is a talented dancer ...

Revolutionizing Grouse Conservation with Robotic Bird Mimics In the battle to protect vulnerable wildlife, innovation often holds the key to ...