These throat feathers (which are kind of like scales) are highly reflective from certain angles.
And this iridescence is apparently built into the structure of the feathers. I think he had caught sight of himself in my lens and was making a 'threat display'. |
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Sadly most people seem to stop at the first picture in this set!
The pink scales are very eye-catching. Still, I do like that first picture...
Mostly wanted to show I hadn't spooked him!
This is the best but they are in chronological order.