Encouraging Update: Birds-of-Paradise Flashy Feathers also Glow in Biofluorescence, Surprise Discovery Demonstrates | An Encouraging Development

Encouraging Update: Birds-of-Paradise Flashy Feathers also Glow in Biofluorescence, Surprise Discovery Demonstrates | An Encouraging Development

Why this story matters: This piece offers a constructive counterpoint to the constant stream of negative news. Quick summary: This story highlights recent developments related to asia, showing how constructive action can lead to meaningful results. credit – Rene Martin / American Museum of Natural History Birds-of-paradise have long dazzled us with their incredibly vibrant and varied plumage, but researchers studying the group have recently made an even more incredible discovery. Plumage on 37 of 45 birds-of-paradise species emit biofluorescence meaning molecules inside the feathers absorb UV light and release it as a yellow-green glow. From long spindly plumes, to bright crowns and fluffy patches on the breast and shoulders, or even feathers so black they absorb light similar to a black hole, birds-of-paradise, found throughout the islands of Australasia, are among the most demonstrative show birds in the world. Would you like to read more good news about Asia , Animals , Science , Birds , Pap…