Birds boast some of the most vibrant colors among terrestrial animals. Our pretty avian friends have inspired our Democrat and Chronicle photographers for years and captured the imaginations of many ...

The phrase “every color of the rainbow” isn’t quite as all-encompassing as it sounds. For one thing, the color chips in your hardware store’s paint aisle host some colors you’ll be hard-pressed to ...

Cities are strange ecosystems. For most creatures, they’re harsh, unforgiving places. But some have managed to not just survive, but even thrive in urban environments. That said, even those that ...

Do you know why blue-footed boobies have blue feet? Author Laura Erickson does, and you’ll find the answers to this and many other great questions in her book, The Bird Watching Answer Book. (For the ...

These birds are a veritable rainbow, and you might be able to find them in Alabama this summer. But you’ll need to be sneaky because despite their brilliant colors, painted buntings tend to be ...