From the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro to the shoulders of pirates: parrots are synonymous with colour for people across the ...

From the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro to the shoulders of pirates: parrots are synonymous with color for people across the world. In a new study, scientists uncover a 'switch' in the DNA of parrots that ...

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The chemical mechanism underlying parrots’ vibrant plumage has been elucidated for the first time. The researchers behind the work hope these new insights will be the first step towards understanding ...

Parrots’ plumage dazzles with feathers in fiery reds, ostentatious oranges, luminous yellows, and verdant greens. Scientists have now discovered the molecular mechanism that controls these four ...