Posted by: Sandy Steinman | February 24, 2025

Birds-of-paradise ‘glow’ with their skin and feathers 

The UK Natural History Museum reported

Birds-of-paradise can emit green, yellow and pale blue light from their bodies.

It’s believed this ability – known as biofluorescence – helps the birds to stand out or hide in their tropical forest habitats.

For some of the world’s most decorative birds, the phrase ‘positively glowing’ has taken on a different meaning.

Read more : Birds-of-paradise ‘glow’ with their skin and feathers | Natural History Museum


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