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 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
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
