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Did you know? Most birds can see in UV Unlike humans, birds have an extra type of light receptor in their eye allowing them to see into the UV spectrum, this can help them spot food and make feathers look more distinctive. #ScienceFactFriday

RSPBScience's tweet image. Did you know? Most birds can see in UV

Unlike humans, birds have an extra type of light receptor in their eye allowing them to see into the UV spectrum, this can help them spot food and make feathers look more distinctive. 

#ScienceFactFriday

Did you know? Some bird noses leak salt Seabirds like Fulmars and storm petrels, drink seawater and use glands at the top of their beak to excrete excess salt, their tube-shaped nostrils then help funnel it away from their eyes. #ScienceFactFriday

RSPBScience's tweet image. Did you know? Some bird noses leak salt

Seabirds like Fulmars and storm petrels, drink seawater and use glands at the top of their beak to excrete excess salt, their tube-shaped nostrils then help funnel it away from their eyes.

#ScienceFactFriday

Inspired by last month's #InternationalVultureAwarenessDay ? Why not join in the Bearded Vulture International Observation Days When: 11th Oct Where: Alps, French Pyrenees, Massif Central, Andalusia, Maestrazgo and Bulgaria Register here: 4vultures.org/blog/volunteer… @4Vultures


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