Researchers recently discovered that dozens of species in the flamboyant family are biofluorescent, emitting a gleaming light ...

Birds-of-paradise are known for their bright colours and courtship displays. Now, it turns out that many species also have body parts that fluoresce ...

A survey of museum specimens reveals that more than a dozen species of the birds sport biofluorescence in feathers, skin or even inside their throats.

“Oftentimes the fluorescent areas were bordered by really darkly pigmented feathers, which contrasted against that fluorescence,” Martin said. “A lot of these birds-of-paradise have also ...

Biofluorescence by itself isn't big news; it shows up in plenty of animals, including humans (our teeth fluoresce under UV ...

Males often sport vibrant feathered ruffs or amazingly elongated feathers, which are known ... a significant part of the male's time. Birds of paradise are found in New Guinea and surrounding ...

Male birds-of-paradise are already renowned for using bright colours, iridescent feathers and precise movements to catch the attention of potential mates, with biofluorescence heightening this ...

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Researchers discovered that 37 out of 45 known species of birds of paradise possess biofluorescence, emitting green or yellow ...

Greater bird-of-paradise (Paradisaea apoda ... highlighted during mating displays the inner mouth and bill, feet, and feathers on the head, neck, and belly. In females, biofluorescence was ...