Parrots (Psittaciformes) are colorful birds that prefer warm or tropical climates. The parrot family includes nearly 400 ...

These changes, scientists think, explain the differences we see in the top and bottom scales of some modern bird feet. The newly discovered feathered foot in amber, the researchers said ...

The striking deep blue of their feathers and small pops of yellow make it hard to pull your eyes away, especially when they expand their 5-foot wingspan. Unfortunately, hyacinth macaws are a ...

There are not many birds out there that have feet a different color than their legs. From the top of their legs to the bottom of their "toes," most birds are uniform in color. With many birds ...

They flew amid the palms on broad wings, spanning 5 feet, trailed by long tail feathers. Such lustrous birds, the macaws were surprisingly hard to detect when perched in the dense canopy of palms.