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The beautiful science of Iridescence

If you have ever seen a hummingbird, you may have noticed the bright colors on its stomach or how it appears to change shades in the light. This is called Iridescence, and many animals have it. The change of color comes from how light is reflected off their bodies. But why do animals have this ability, and what makes it an evolutionary benefit?

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