Most of the time, the male Superb Bird of Paradise is a fairly nondescript black bird. But when it tries to attract a mate, it flips its feathers around to create a fluorescent kabuki mask that you’ll ...

Have you ever seen a potoo before? You’d remember this Central and South American bird if you’ve seen one. How could you forget? Online in Japan, people are just discovering the potoo and comparing it ...

This illustration shows what Elektorornis chenguangi might’ve looked like and how it could’ve used its lengthy toes to rustle up num-nums. Amber is the ancient wonder substance that’s brought us a ...