NASA's NISAR mission captured a sharp radar image of East Antarctica showing a landform roughly the width of a major highway shaped like a hummingbird in flight. The distinctive shape stretches across a broad region, and the radar pass revealed fine details hidden beneath the snow cover. Scientists say the pattern comes from distant era glacial erosion combined with the land beneath the frozen sheet. Researchers describe the result as a quiet reminder of how frozen layers can carve rock into distinct shapes over long spans of time. The image was released in mid July as part of NASA's ongoing effort to map Antarctic ice with satellite based tools. The agency highlights the mission as a useful advance in polar science. Officials also note that the work helps studies of glacier retreat and sea level rise. Officials add similar reads will keep coming in the next phase. Pictures like this are expected to draw attention from both researchers and the general public. The mission is being run jointly across two major space agencies. Officials say the satellite was designed to record subtle shifts in the ground level. The bird shaped view has already picked up wide web based buzz. Many readers said the shape looked eerily lifelike.