Mating dances are not unusual in the bird kingdom, but the displays put on by birds of paradise are mesmerizing. The male bird in the above clip is doing his best to impress a female, and the display ...

These three bird courtship displays are so bold, precise and theatrical that they make human romance look a little underdeveloped.

After a four-year hiatus, conservationists in New Zealand are relieved that the flightless kākāpo is once again breeding.

Researchers have uncovered new insights into the evolution of bird behavior, revealing why certain mating systems persist while others disappear over time. Researchers at Rice University have ...

Welcome to the lesser bird of paradise show! With a backdrop of lush vegetation, this strikingly beautiful bird is putting on a display of his life. You can have a front row seat by taking a look at ...

Elaborate poses, tufts of feathers, flamboyant shuffles along an immaculate forest floor — male birds-of-paradise have many ways to woo a potential mate. But now, by examining prepared specimens at ...

In one of the most comprehensive studies of its kind, Rice researchers analyze how different mating practices shape evolution and survival Researchers at Rice University have uncovered new insights ...