"Stunning Bird Displays Both Male and Female Characteristics"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
A rare bilateral gynandromorph green honeycreeper, displaying female plumage on one side and male plumage on the other, was spotted on a farm in Colombia by evolutionary biologist Hamish Spencer. This phenomenon, caused by an error during egg cell production in female birds, is poorly understood and has only been documented in a few cases. Colombia's diverse ecosystems make it a paradise for birdwatchers, and this unique sighting adds to the country's reputation as a haven for avian species.