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.
Evolution or Plasticity? What the Hermit Thrush Reveals About Climate Change
Over four decades, a familiar North American songbird has grown smaller. But genomic evidence reveals that not all of these changes are evolutionary – some may simply reflect the remarkable plasticity of living organisms in a warming world.
Gyorgy Szimuly
The Art of Recognition: Firefinch Reframes the Path to Becoming an Ornithologist
Birding apps usually promise speed, certainty, and instant answers. Firefinch moves in another direction entirely – towards attention, illustration, and the slower process of learning how to truly recognise birds.
Gyorgy Szimuly
World Curlew Day: The Long Decline of Curlews, Now Fully Understood
Curlews are not disappearing unnoticed. The causes of their decline are now well understood, yet across flyways and landscapes, recovery remains limited and uneven — raising a harder question about the scale and persistence of our response.
Gyorgy Szimuly
