Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. GrrlScientist writes about evolution, ecology, behavior and health. Spectacular plumage color like that seen in many parrot ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. GrrlScientist writes about evolution, ecology, behavior and health. With rare exceptions, parrots are colorful -- many of them, ...

Parrots, long a favorite pet animal, are attractive to owners because of their vibrant colors. But those colors may mean more to parrots than what meets the eye. TEMPE, Ariz. – Parrots, long a ...

Parrots’ plumage dazzles with feathers in fiery reds, ostentatious oranges, luminous yellows, and verdant greens. Scientists have now discovered the molecular mechanism that controls these four colors ...

Vasa Parrots are medium-sized, dark-grey intelligent and active birds from Madagascar and the Comoros, with a unique awkward appearance. They are affectionate and friendly but require a lot of ...

A single enzyme fine-tunes red and yellow pigments in parrots’ polychromatic plumage, according to a new study. The findings reveal new insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying the evolution ...

The researchers studied the dusky lory (pictured) and the rosy-faced lovebird. Tim Felce (Airwolfhound) via Wikimedia Commons under CC BY-SA 2.0 Flamingos get their signature pink hue by eating shrimp ...