Nature is teeming with amazing species, each with a unique characteristic. One such species is Anna’s hummingbird, which is known for its vivid colours.
Additionally, their colours appear to shift when viewed from different angles. We have a video of the captivating phenomenon for those who do not trust us.
The Wonder of Science Twitter account shared the video, which shows how the Anna’s hummingbird has a unique feature that makes it reflect many bright colours.
Watch the video here:
The stunning colors of the Anna's hummingbird are iridescence caused by light scattering from nanoscale structures within their feathers.pic.twitter.com/BZzXuFnHag
— Wonder of Science (@wonderofscience) July 21, 2022
The thumbnail-sized bird turns its head and exhibits brilliant reddish pink and black colours. As the viewing angle shifts, the colours appear to shift as well.
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According to the caption that goes with the video, the bright colours of Anna’s hummingbirds are caused by microscopic features in their feathers that spread light.
The video fascinated Twitter users, who could not refrain from appreciating nature. One user said, “Ok, this beautiful thing made my day,“
Another person commented that the bird resembled an “upgraded version of chameleon.”
One response said, “I love hummingbirds, because they’re basically what happens when birds evolve to be insects.”
One more user said, “Although I’m sure science has an evolutionary explanation for it, I’m giving this one to God.”
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