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The Secret World of Pink Owls
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Nocturnal Pink
Owls are pink! That is, if you see in ultraviolet.
Pink pigment = porphyrin
Especially prominent after molting
Degrades when exposed to sunlight
Scientists haven’t confirmed if owls can perceive the shades of pink, though UV communication has been observed in other bird species. Future research will determine how prevalent pink perception is among the wise birds. What a hoot!
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