What troubles the well-fed, sassy street pigeon? Not much. But people studying pigeons are troubled by a huge mystery. Why all the different pigeon colors? Think about it. Toss your stale bread and ...

A pastel-colored wild bird reminiscent of a tub of sherbet ice cream created a flutter on social media in March 2021. A photograph of the brightly colored bird — complete with bright purple, orange, ...

Scientists have identified mutations in three key genes that determine feather color in domestic rock pigeons. The same genes control pigmentation of human skin and can be responsible for melanoma and ...