The curved, 3D projecting, elaborate barbules in the super-black birds of paradise feathers are completely different from typical barbules and feathers. Their extra-matt quality helps attract a mate.

Birds-of-paradise are even colorful in the dark, with feathers and body parts that glow a brilliant yellow-green under ultraviolet (UV) light, a new study found.

New Bird of Paradise Species Has Smooth Dance Moves. To woo a female, this bird flips up his cape, puffs out his chest, and shimmies his little feet.

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Most birds of paradise live high in the forest canopy, while some dwell closer to the ground. ... Species without these “super black” feathers were found to be lacking in biofluorescence.

Male birds-of-paradise have a lot of tools in their arsenal for attracting potential mates: bright feathers, elaborate dances and, according to new research, the ability to glow.

Birds-of-paradise are even colorful in the dark, with feathers and body parts that glow a brilliant yellow-green under ultraviolet (UV) light, a new study found. CNN values your feedback 1.