It’s now widely accepted that birds evolved from dinosaurs, but imagine telling that to a 19th-century fossil collector.

A Comanche-led conservation project takes on an increasingly urgent mission: protecting the birds revered by many tribes while preserving traditions at the heart of their culture.

Tango & Ties Ballroom Dance Club hosts "Feathers, Furs and Scales" on June 20, to support environmental research by EEARSS.

To solve this, we chemically treated rooster tail feathers with bleach, ammonia, and vinegar to mimic the look. It was difficult, as the fumes were strong and affected us despite working in shifts.

The rooster, known for its bright redhead comb, appears to be wearing a natural "crown", while the vivid red cockscomb flower's crest-like appearance resembles the rooster's head, Dong points out.

Male mandarins have colorful “sails” on each wing. Feathers: Displays of Brilliant Plumage by Robert Clark, published by Chronicle Books 2016 This tail feather comes from a male red bird of ...

He buried James, saving his tail feathers. Stephens went to a local watering hole to nurse his broken heart, and his friends laughed at him.

This rooster's tail can grow longer than your living room—it’s true! The Onagadori, native to Japan, grows tail feathers that can reach over 27 feet, thanks to a genetic mutation that prevents ...

The Rooster Takes the Stage Fast forward to 1971, biology student John Nelson took up the mantle as 'The Rooster.' With a costume sewn by his mother, complete with fabric feathers, a cardboard beak, ...

What does the Sri Lankan junglefowl look like? The male Sri Lankan junglefowl is very colourful. He has bright red combs on his head and yellow-orange feathers on his body. His tail is long and ...

SHREWSBURY, Mass. — Police are investigating after a red-tailed hawk was found in Paxton, Massachusetts, with the feathers of its wings and tail cut off. "When I first held the bird, I noticed ...

The breed, originally from China, has feathers that are more like soft fur. And they are notoriously friendly. I can see why they are singled out for being the easiest to turn into pets.