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Imagine a bird designed by a pop artist—one that combines a black-and-white tuxedo, a punk-rock splash of color, and a bill so bright it looks like it's battery-powered. In the…

In the open savannas of Africa and the arid plains of India, there is a flash of slate-gray and a blur of chestnut-red. It’s one of the most dynamic and…

Deep in the humid, vine-tangled rainforests of Australia’s Cape York Peninsula, a tiny, energetic bird is putting on a show. It’s a flash of black and white, zipping up and…

In the open savannas and scrublands of South America, you might see a bird that looks like it just rolled out of bed after a very rough night. With a…

There are birds, and then there are sights. The Red-headed Woodpecker is firmly in the latter. In a world of subtle browns and gentle streaks, this bird is a flying…

If you have a bird feeder in the eastern United States, you almost certainly know this bird. It’s a medium-sized, noisy, and charismatic visitor, instantly recognizable by its striking "zebra-striped"…

There are few drives in the world as consistently breathtaking as the 363-mile journey down U.S. Highway 101 along the Oregon Coast. It’s a route of constant, jaw-dropping drama. One…

High in the misty, moss-draped branches of the Eastern Himalayas, there lives a bird so striking it looks like a work of art. It’s not a large, imposing eagle or…

Deep in the misty, high-elevation forests of the Himalayas and Southeast Asia, a flash of crimson red cuts through the green. It’s followed by a sound that gives the bird…

In the world of hummingbirds, a family already known for its jewel-like beauty, there are some that simply defy belief. And then, there is the Tufted Coquette (Lophornis ornatus). This…