Birds-of-paradise are sending secret color signals invisible to human eyes, scientists say
Birds-of-paradise are even colorful in the dark, with feathers and body parts that glow a brilliant yellow-green under ...
These Birds-Of-Paradise Are Glowing. Here’s Why It Matters
Study finds that birds-of-paradise are biofluorescent, suggesting that this "hidden" phenomenon provides enhanced signaling for hierarchy and courtship.
Birds of paradise glow on mating parade
In a study published Tuesday in the journal Royal Society Open Science, researchers found evidence of biofluorescence in most ...
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Birds-of-Paradise Glow to Attract Mates, Adding a Flashy Element to Their Impressive Courtship Displays
Scientists find that 82 percent of birds-of-paradise species show biofluorescence, often on their feathers, throat or inner ...
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Widespread biofluorescence in birds-of-paradise suggests enhanced signaling for hierarchy and courtship displays
Bowerbirds and fairy wrens failed to glow, but among birds-of-paradise, Sparks found bright green-yellow fluorescence. Sparks' initial work was continued recently by Martin and Emily Carr ...