A Yellow-Throated Longclaw

There are many yellow birds here in Kenya. It’s a brighter world.

Yellow-Throated Longclaw - The Hall of Einar - photograph © David Bailey (not the)

Red, orange and yellow pigments are ones which birds can’t synthesise themselves. They have to be present in their diet and stored in their feathers. Being bright yellow tells your potential partners that you are healthy and have a good diet. It’s a sign that you’ll make a good partner to raise a family with.

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