Iridescence in bird feathers has been demystified

Humans have been mesmerized by the iridescence of birds for years. Why else would we go from fanning ourselves with peacock feathers to wearing multichrome nail polishes and eyeshadows whose colors shift right before our eyes?

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Enhanced photothermal absorption in iridescent feathers

The Color of Birds: iridescence

Beautiful color-changing iridescent feathers on a pigeon I recently turned into a study skin : r/interestingasfuck

Enhanced photothermal absorption in iridescent feathers

Birds got their shiny feathers after they began hiding in trees •

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