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Have you ever wondered why some birds have colourful feathers?

Have you ever stopped to think about how these creatures get to be so dazzling? ✨

Well, here's the answer! Cool colours and iridescence come from crazy micro-structures in the feathers of birds called Keratin.

Keratin is an important protein in human nails, hair, turtles, and yes, bird feathers. It allows light to twist and turn and separate into a rainbow of iridescence.

In essence, keratin allows feathers to act as a prism by scattering the longer wavelengths of light and reflecting shorter ones to emit gorgeous blues, violets, purples, and greens. 🌈

Such a delight to see. 🤩

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ABOUT NEIL
A scientist by background, and a keen Ornithologist. Neil has lived in Canberra for over 50 years and has decades of experience in the tourism industry. He has turned his talents to guiding guests around Canberra that he called home for most of his life.

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