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Birds Colors Explain How Feathers Show Hues Across Light
National Geographic outlines how pigment and feather structure create colors in birds. Red, yellow, and black pigments mix to yield greens and blues, with blue caused by light reflection in feather layers. many birds appear different with rain, wear, or seasonal feather changes.
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