A friend of mine recently lost one of her closest family members. After his memorial, there was a gathering at her house, and she came out with a white feather in her hand. She said it had slowly ...

Many species of songbirds have evolved to have strikingly colorful plumage, aiding them in catching the eye of mates, signaling, and recognizing each other. These eye-catching patterns have long ...

We've all heard tales of luck and superstitions that we follow in the hopes of finding it or avoiding bad luck, but have you ever spotted a white feather and wondered if it meant something? According ...

Birds are perhaps the most colorful group of animals, bringing a splash of color to the natural world around us every day. Indeed, exclusively black and white birds—such as magpies—are in the minority ...

Birds are perhaps the most colourful group of animals, bringing a splash of colour to the natural world around us every day. Indeed, exclusively black and white birds – such as magpies – are in the ...