Tropical Birds Parrots

Interestingly, birds remain woefully understudied when it comes to the optical extras. Until now, no one had looked for the glowing property in birds-of-paradise, which are native to Australia, Indonesia and New Guinea and are famous for their elaborate mating displays.

Earth.com · 1d

Birds-of-paradise use secret biofluorescence to attract mates

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

Smithsonian Magazine · 1d

Birds-of-Paradise Glow to Attract Mates, Adding a Flashy Element to Their Impressive Courtship Displays

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

Forbes · 20h

These Birds-Of-Paradise Are Glowing, Here’s Why It Matters

Study Finds That Birds-of-Paradise Are Biofluorescent Research suggests that "hidden" phenomenon provides enhanced signaling for hierarchy and courtship.

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'Lost' Tropical Bird Not Seen in 20 Years Caught on Camera

This bird is distinguishable by its striking bright ... "Right now is a golden opportunity to protect these tropical forests, so that we don't lose species like the helmetshrike before they ...

Smithsonian Magazine6y

The Next Frontier: Unraveling the Mysteries of Tropical Bird Migration

Peter Marra, director of the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute’s (SCBI) Migratory Bird Center, and Brandt Ryder, a research ecologist at SCBI are pioneers in the study of tropical bird ...

The Scientist4y

Tropical Birds Differ in Their Responses to Drought

Long-lived species decrease their reproduction more than short-lived species in response to lower-than-normal precipitation, and thereby gain a survival advantage, a study finds. Shawna was an editor ...

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