birds have truly mastered feathers like what do you Mean they can be shiny. how fucking cool is that
glossy ibis
european starling
greater blue eared starling
nicobar pigeon
purple martin
glowing puffleg
violet backed starling
+ special shoutout to rob garren and his purple poultry project. he is breeding his chickens to be very shiny and very purple
a few additions from aotearoa; kererū!
tūī!
takahē!
@todaysbird
wanted to add a bird whose iridescent pattern has always been really fascinating to me, so here’s some Tree Swallows!!
absolutely gorgeous little guys






















