Science news articles about 'colorful plumage'

... melanosomes, the organelles that contain melanin pigment. "Birds frequently have spectacularly colored plumage which are often used in camouflage and courtship display," said Vinther. "Feather ...

NEW HAVEN, Conn., April 7 (UPI) -- Yale University biologists say they've determined the brightly colored plumage of some birds is created by nanostructures that have a sponge-like appearance.

... from nest-bound juveniles to adults, female immune responses matured slowly while males who were molting into colorful plumage showed dramatic variation. Adult males showed ...

In the competition for a partner, males typically have to vie with each other – be it with a colorful plumage, a large set of antlers or a seductive courtship dance. The females of some species, ...

In the competition for a partner, males typically have to vie with each other -- be it with a colorful plumage, a large set of antlers or a seductive courtship dance. The females of some species, ...