NASA's NISAR satellite captured a clear radar image of East Antarctica showing a landform about the width of a major highway cut in the form of a hummingbird in flight. The unusual outline stretches across a broad region, and the radar pass revealed fine details hidden beneath the surface ice. Scientists say the pattern comes from old glacial erosion combined with the land underneath the ice. The team describe the result as a quiet reminder of how glaciers can carve rock into clear shapes over long spans of time. The view was released in mid July within NASA's ongoing effort to map Antarctic ice with satellite based tools. The agency highlights the mission as a new leap in sheet science. Officials also note that the work guides studies of glacier retreat and ocean changes. Researchers note similar passes will run in the next phase. Images like this are expected to draw notice from both experts and the casual readers. The mission is being run as a partnership between two major government groups. Managers say the satellite was designed to measure subtle shifts in the ground level. The hummingbird image has already captured wide internet attention. Several readers said the shape looked eerily lifelike.