Birds are known for their exceptional color vision, and many types of birds — among them pigeons, turkeys, ducks and geese — can see in the UV spectrum. Little is known about the vision of ...

Birds come in so many beautiful colors, so it’s ironic that the world of birding and ornithology is void of color. According to the US Fish and Wildlife Service, only 4% of birders are Black.

Blue jays likely do this to check if any real hawks are around or to scare off other birds from a food source. And while not as spot-on as parrots, blue jays can mimic human speech.