Feathered flair!
This gallery celebrates the showstoppers: birds that shimmer, strut, preen, and pose. Their beauty isn’t just skin-deep—iridescent feathers owe their glow to microscopic layers that bend and reflect light, producing colors that shift with every movement. Even feathers without iridescence are complex structures: lightweight, flexible, and essential for flight, insulation, and communication. Preening keeps them in top form—realigning barbs, spreading protective oils, and preserving the sleek silhouettes that make these birds look (and function) their best. From radiant hues to striking stances, these birds know how to own the spotlight.
