Researchers found that most birds-of-paradise are biofluorescent – meaning they absorb light through their bodiesBirds-of-paradise are known for their bright and colourful plumage, but it turns out they are even more dazzling than previously thought.Researchers have found 37 of the 45 species show biofluorescence – in other words, patches of their plumage or other body parts absorb UV or blue light, and emit light at lower frequencies. Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/feb/12/many-birds-of-paradise-species-emit-light-through-their-plumage-study-finds
Author : Nicola Davis Science Correspondent
Publish date : 2025-02-12 00:01:00
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Many birds-of-paradise species emit light through their plumage, study finds
