Attracting a mate is essential if you are going to pass your genes down to the next generation. Many animal species have fascinating, and sometimes borderline bizarre, ways of attracting a mate or ...

Jackson's widowbirds appear from the tall grasslands in Africa to perform intricate jumping routines that display their proud ...

The bird world has some of the funkiest displays when it comes to attracting a mate. From building elaborate nests to impress or mastering the moves of a dance, the birds of planet Earth know how ...

Birds are some of the most striking creatures on Earth, coming in a rainbow of colors that serve several important functions, such as attracting a mate and communicating with other birds. These ...

Male birds that are able to repeat song notes precisely stand the best chance of attracting a female mate, according to a new study published in Nature Communications.

We wondered if perhaps it was the mate of the injured bird. That would have been wonderful, but even if it wasn’t, I would not be surprised if the two knew each other.

If your song isn’t attracting a mate, or keeping neighbors out, productivity drops to the detriment of those individuals unable to adapt.

And they are also vital in attracting a mate and protecting birds from inclement weather. Feathers provide insulation and keep a bird virtually waterproof. Molting requires a lot of energy and ...

And they are also vital in attracting a mate and protecting birds from inclement weather. Feathers provide insulation and keep a bird virtually waterproof.