https://www.cnet.com/news/female-hummingbirds-dressed-in-male-plumage-get-harassed-less-study-finds/

“They avoid the bullies by looking like them.”

Amanda KooserAug. 27, 2021 12:41 p.m. PTLISTEN- 01:43

Hummingbirds are famous for fast flights, bright colors and constantly needing food to support their high-energy activities.

White-necked jacobin hummingbird males sport eye-catching blue, green and white feathers, while most adult females have a more muted green look. But some of the females actually look like the males, and it turns out there are distinct advantages to that fashion statement.

A team led by Cornell University researchers studied white-necked jacobin hummingbirds in Panama and found that almost 30% of the adult females look like the males. The hummingbirds are a bit unusual in that the juveniles all sport male-like plumage. The adult…