Birds boast some of the most vibrant colors among terrestrial animals. The tropics are often renowned for the brightest birds, but U.S. birds also display a wide array of striking hues. But just how ...

Val Cunningham regularly answers reader questions about birds and birding. Submit your own questions below. Can birds see color? When they look at other birds, do they see them in color, like we do?

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Even though there is no official bird of Canada, the Canada Jay seems like a good candidate for the honorable title of the ...