The MSU scientist published a book called “Bird Coloration” with fellow ornithologist Geoffrey Hill from Auburn University. Together they previously studied the phenomenon of yellow northern cardinals ...

If snowy owls are known for one thing, it’s their white plumage. Their coloring helps them blend in with the frost-covered ...

This rare coloration is believed ... leading to atypical feather colors. Further research and observation are needed to confirm the underlying genetic factors contributing to this owl’s unique ...

In Michigan’s Huron County, a snowy owl with an unusual rusty hue has been captivating bird enthusiasts and scientists alike. This rare coloration is believed ... leading to atypical feather colors.

“I think the most logical explanation is that it (Diller’s snowy owl) got hit with de-icing fluid at an airport,” Weidensaul said. His team has been in contact with airport personnel who confirmed the ...

From the Arctic Fox to the rare White Peacock ... helping it blend into the snowy Arctic landscape. Arctic Fox: This small, fluffy fox changes its coat to pure white in winter, helping it blend into ...

A reddish snowy owl in Huron County has drawn national attention, and now appears to be returning back to "normal." ...

had never seen a snowy owl quite like this ... Her pictures helped make the case undeniable: The bird shared a color scheme with the planet Jupiter or a clownfish. But why? Scientists who have ...

A snowy owl’s rare journey to California transforms lives and deepens our bond with nature. When a rare snowy owl appears in a California suburb—the first sighting in 100 years—it captivates ...

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has released a disturbing cause of death for a beloved snowy owl that was found ...