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   • GrrlScientist ⧖ Ⓥ

   Why Do Some Female Hummingbirds Crossdress?

   "Some female #hummingbirds mimic the plumage colors & patterns of males to avoid harassment from aggressive males without becoming bullies themselves"

   by @grrlscientist via #Substack

   #ornithology #evolution #ecology #SciComm https://grrlscientist.substack.com/p/why-do-some-female-hummingbirds-crossdress

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     @grrlscientist Image description: Photo of a colorful hummingbird on a tree branch