Researchers Studying Bird Feathers Discover New Way to Create Colors
SHEFFIELD, UK - Birds use sophisticated changes to the structure of their feathers to create multi-colored plumage, using a process that could pave the way for the creation of paints and clothing colors that won’t fade over time.
Using X-ray scattering at the ESRF facility in France to examine the blue and white feathers of the jay, researchers from the University of Sheffield found that birds demonstrate a surprising level of control and sophistication in producing colors.