There is an air of the spectral to Fiona Pardington’s recent photographs of birds. While they are actual specimens, captured in atmospheric light and exhibiting unique plumage and expressions, there’s ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You probably know what a cardinal looks like, but we bet you've never seen a "leucistic bird." If you haven't heard the term, ...

You probably know what a cardinal looks like, but we bet you've never seen a "leucistic bird." If you haven't heard the term, you're not alone. This rare mutation "results in a total or partial ...

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology today announced the release of a new online tool for studying biodiversity and the evolutionary relationships among birds: the illustrated Birds of the World Phylogeny ...

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Every other Friday, the Outside/In team answers a listener question about the natural world. This week's question comes from Liz in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Alex Funk: Albino animals in nature are ...

Peacocks are one of the most beautiful birds on the planet. They have incredibly vibrant feathers, of course, and their long necks make them so elegant. They're the type of bird you'd invite to your ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Claude, a rare albino alligator who served as California Academy of Sciences’ unofficial mascot, died Tuesday at ...

For several years in my garden, one of the harbingers of spring would be the arrival of the white-headed girl. This bird was a female house sparrow, normal except for her bright white cap. She stood ...