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Birds-of-Paradise Flashy Feathers also Glow in Biofluorescence, Surprise Discovery Demonstrates

Feathers on 37 of 45 birds-of-paradise species emit biofluorescence. The feathers absorb UV light and release it as a ...
Forbes

These Birds-Of-Paradise Are Glowing. Here’s Why It Matters

Greater bird-of-paradise (Paradisaea apoda) male, native to southwest New Guinea and Aru Islands, Indonesia. (Photo by: Philippe Clément/Arterra/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Many marine ...
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Biologists find birds-of‑paradise with bioluminescence—new glow at night

Biologists have recently found that birds-of-paradise, known for their vibrant plumage and intricate courtship dances, also possess bioluminescent properties. This discovery adds a new layer to our ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Birds-of-Paradise Glow to Attract Mates, Adding a Flashy Element to Their Impressive Courtship Displays

Scientists found biofluorescence in most species of birds-of-paradise, including the emperor bird-of-paradise (Paradisaea guilielmi), shown here from the American Museum of Natural History's ...
WIS TV

Birds-of-paradise are more colorful than you might think

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Birds-of-paradise are a stunning example of naturally occurring bright colors, and we’re not talking about the flowers. A recent study by the American Museum of Natural History ...
Boston Herald

‘Birds of Paradise’ on point as dreamy dance drama

With elements of “Black Swan,” “Suspiria” and even “Flashdance,” Amazon’s “Birds of Paradise” tells the story of two young American ballet dancers at a prestigious academy in Paris involved in a ...