Bronzewing

/ˈbrɑːnzwɪŋ/ noun

Definition

Any of several Australian pigeon species with distinctive metallic bronze or copper-colored wing patches or feathers.

Etymology

Compound of 'bronze' and 'wing,' a descriptive common name for birds whose wings display bronze-colored iridescent patches native to Australia.

Kelly Says

Bronzewing pigeons have feathers with layers that create shimmering colors—similar technology is used in iridescent paint and optics, so nature basically invented the technique first.

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