A feather barb that shows some indication of original coloration. The oblong brown masses within the image are regions of color within the barbules. In this specimen, the overall feather color ...

When researchers discovered his skeleton in 1995, his feathers served as the first example of the how these extinct Hawaiian ibises were adorned. The nearly complete skeleton of the small bird was ...

Scientists have revealed how bird feathers form in a wave-like motion, creating a regular pattern in the skin. The team has identified chemical signals that are switched on and off in the birds ...