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Birds-of-Paradise Feathers Are More Than Flashy—They Glow
Researchers recently discovered that dozens of species in the flamboyant family are biofluorescent, emitting a gleaming light ...
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How fish biologists discovered birds of paradise have fluorescent feathers
A survey of museum specimens reveals that more than a dozen species of the birds sport biofluorescence in feathers, skin or even inside their throats.
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Birds-of-paradise glow with skin and feathers
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Kumul – Raggiana Bird-of-Paradise – Paradisaea raggiana
Raggiana – Bird-of-paradise Paradisaea raggiana Order – Family: Passeriformes – Paradisaeidae Physical Description: These ...
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Birds-of-paradise ‘glow’ with their skin and feathers
Male birds-of-paradise are already renowned for using bright colours, iridescent feathers and precise movements to catch the attention of potential mates, with biofluorescence heightening this ...
Birds of Paradise use hidden biofluorescence to communicate
Researchers discovered that 37 out of 45 known species of birds of paradise possess biofluorescence, emitting green or yellow ...
Moment of Science: Biofluorescent Birds-of-Paradise
They're a spectacular sight in sunshine or shadow! Here's how birds of paradise use biofluorescence to their advantage. 🪶🟢 ...
5 most colourful birds to spot in Indian jungles
The Indian jungles are a paradise for birdwatchers. These jungles offer a chance to spot vibrant and exotic birds in their ...
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Flashy exotic birds can actually glow in the dark
Found in the forests of Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, and Eastern Australia, birds of paradise are famous for flashy feathers and unusually shaped ornaments, which set the standard for haute ...
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Birds-of-paradise are sending secret color signals invisible to human eyes, scientists say
“Oftentimes the fluorescent areas were bordered by really darkly pigmented feathers, which contrasted against that fluorescence,” Martin said. “A lot of these birds-of-paradise have also ...