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Serious Bird

James Lemon

Well-known member
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Asher Kelman

OPF Owner/Editor-in-Chief
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This bird has a remarkable coat. It looks like the pigment is metameric. Are the other colors separate pigments or much of them appear differently with the angle of light?


Asher
 

Asher Kelman

OPF Owner/Editor-in-Chief
Yes the light has a big effect otherwise the bird would appear all black. Its a Common Grackle.
James,

you are correct!

Creatures have amazingly well developed mastery of microscopic physical and chemical form in down to nano-structures to create color, lightweight support, cooling systems and other engineering marvels.

This bird is a wonderful ad for biotech!


Asher
 
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