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September 1, 2020 01:00 pm GMT
Original Link: https://boingboing.net/2020/09/01/even-pigeon-wings-are-astonish.html
Even pigeon wings are astonishingly beautiful under UV light
While many birds have iridescence that is visible to humans, many also have colorful markings visible under ultraviolet light. Via Atlas Obscura: Studies have shown that seeing in UV helps birds with all kinds of tasks, from finding food to differentiating their own eggs from those of nest parasites. Some, like grouses, use it to more […]Original Link: https://boingboing.net/2020/09/01/even-pigeon-wings-are-astonish.html
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