Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

A red factor canary, created by breeding a wild South American bird called the red siskin with the common yellow canary. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news ...

In the bird world, the color red has special significance. Many species use red signals to attract mates or deter rivals, adding the color to their beaks, feathers, or bare skin. Generally speaking, ...

In the 1300s, Spanish explorers discovered a small bird living in the islands off the western coasts of Portugal and Morocco, with dull green feathers but a sweet lyrical voice. The bird became ...

For most birds, the redder the better. Having that vivid hue in their bills, feathers, and even on their bare skin may help males attract mates and ward off would-be rivals. In a pair of Current ...

This time of year in the Eastern U.S., the birds are emerging in force, many flashing their brilliant reds—bright summer and scarlet tanagers, male cardinals in peak plumage or crimson male house ...