Hyperspectral imaging technique illuminates the colorful plumage of birds
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Hyperspectral imaging technique illuminates the colorful plumage of birds

Animals showcase a remarkable diversity of colors and patterns, from the shimmery appearance of a peacock's tail to the distinctive rosettes on a jaguar's fur. Quantifying animal color has been a longtime goal of evolutionary biologists, who aim to understand how color evolved over time—and the physical and genetic mechanisms involved.