Can animals use iridescent colours to communicate? (IMAGE)

University of Melbourne

Can animals use iridescent colours to communicate?

Caption

Anna's humming bird (Calypte anna) showing iridescent 'gorget' feathers.

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Image: Wade Tregaskis

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