Cloaked in color: Research finds some female hummingbirds evolve male plumage to dodge aggression | Like changing outfits allows people to tailor their look in hopes of attracting or avoiding attention, hummingbirds may take a similar approach.
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University of Washington
Cloaked in color: UW-led research finds some female hummingbirds evolve male plumage to dodge aggression
Trickery by female white-necked jacobin hummingbirds results in reduced aggression from other hummingbirds and increased access to nectar resources.
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