How do they do that!? Ruby-throated Hummingbirds have specialized feathers on their throat (gorget) that go from dull dark to shimmering pink-red when the light hits them just right. The feathers have structured layers that act like a prism and bend light and reflect it back in different ways creating that special sparkle 💯 This was our first hummer of the season—so glad to have them back! #rubythroatedhummingbird #hummingbird #gorget #magic [All banding, marking, and sampling is conducted unde