Hummingbird's Shifting Colors: An Optical Illusion

Posted: 2025-04-27 02:11:46 UTC

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An Anna's hummingbird appears to change colors with every turn due to the angle of light reflecting off its feathers, not because the feathers themselves change color.

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The perceived color change in Anna's hummingbirds is due to light reflection.

The angle of observation determines the color seen.

Hummingbird's Shifting Colors: An Optical Illusion

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