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Parrots' vibrant feathers are surprisingly susceptible to bacterial attack

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SignalsMonitor is following this as a conflict story. Phys.org Breaking News is the outlet attached so far. The first report grouped here was at 12 Nov 2026, 23:40 UTC. The headline in use is “Parrots' vibrant feathers are surprisingly susceptible to bacterial attack”. This note is SignalsMonitor's own briefing, not the publisher's article.
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Flashy birds, from peacocks to parrots, have inspired a long tradition of using animal colors to study evolution. Colorful plumage often functions as a signal—for example, to attract a mate.
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Parrots' vibrant feathers are surprisingly susceptible to bacterial attack
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