A lost dove, a revived genus: new genetic evidence redefines one of Brazil’s rarest birds
A living relic of evolution – the Blue-eyed Ground Dove, the sole surviving member of the ancient genus Oxypelia. © Jonathan P. Slifkin
Evolution and Taxonomy

A lost dove, a revived genus: new genetic evidence redefines one of Brazil’s rarest birds

Genetic evidence has revived the forgotten genus Oxypelia, revealing the Blue-eyed Ground Dove as the sole survivor of an ancient 10-million-year-old lineage.

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Born in Isolation: The Australian Origin of Songbirds
The Superb Lyrebird—an ancient Australian songbird and living symbol of oscine origins – blends mimicry with evolutionary legacy in one of Earth’s oldest avian lineages. © Grigory J. Heaton

Born in Isolation: The Australian Origin of Songbirds

Oscines – true songbirds – make up nearly half of all bird species alive today. A new study confirms that their evolutionary roots trace back to Australia, offering powerful new insight into one of the greatest radiations in avian history.
Evolution and Taxonomy
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