Many of the sequences we filmed for Planet Earth II were only possible because of the experts that we work with in the field. understanding why they [birds of paradise] are so colourful and dance ...

The bird world has some of the funkiest displays when it comes to attracting a mate. From building elaborate nests to impress or mastering the moves of a dance, the birds of planet Earth know how ...

Among the birds-of-paradise, females pick males, influencing male appearances and actions gradually through the generations. For instance, while female birds-of-paradise tend to have dark, drab ...

Beyond biofluorescence, birds-of-paradise have another trick to enhance their look, and to stand out amid a noisy forest background. A 2018 study found that the birds’ colors aren’t just brighter, the ...

Photographing every species of the tropical birds-of-paradise became Laman's passion project, and he spent 544 days over eight years in New Guinea scouting the birds and setting up shots.

Interestingly, birds remain woefully understudied when it comes to the optical extras. Until now, no one had looked for the glowing property in birds-of-paradise, which are native to Australia ...

The bird world has some of the funkiest displays when it comes to attracting a mate. From building elaborate nests to impress or mastering the moves of a dance, the birds of planet Earth know how ...

Birds-of-paradise are among the most resplendent creatures on Earth, with long, elaborate feathers in eye-popping shades of ...