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With its fiery colours and trilling call that echoes through the bush, the crested barbet is a bold little bird that looks ...

Biofluorescence is widespread in birds-of-paradise, a group of tropical birds famous for their spectacular courtship dances.

The bird looks absolutely stunning with its colourful plumage. The male has a striking combination of bright red and emerald green feathers. The female on the other hand, has a more subdued ...

Most are distinguished by striking colors and bright plumage of yellow ... who decimated some species. These birds also lend their name to a colorful flower. South Africa's bird-of-paradise ...

and the resplendent quetzal, which plunges toward potential mates while trailing its metallic-blue feathers. So, without further ado, here are some of the most colorful birds in the world.

While we are waiting (?patiently?) for spring to really get rolling, here are a few things to think about.

The Paradise Tanager is a stunning bird with beautiful colours that is a true gem in the avian world. It comes from the rainforests of South America and showcases the beauty of nature. This bird has a ...

When you think of colourful birds, your mind may leap to spectacular birds-of-paradise ... Catch a male crossbill in the right light and they appear almost flame-like with startingly red-orange ...