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Published The ancestor of all modern birds probably had iridescent feathers



Birds tend to be more colorful in the tropics, and scientists wanted to find out how they got there: ...
Published Computational tools fuel reconstruction of new and improved bird family tree



Using cutting-edge computational methods and supercomputing infrastructure, researchers have built t...
Published We've had bird evolution all wrong



Genomic anamolies dating back to the time of the dinosaurs misled scientists about the evolutionary...
Published Deforestation limits nesting habitat for cavity-nesting birds


A new study of cavity-nesting birds in Ecuador shows the influence of deforestation on their habitat ...
Published Endangered Bahamas bird may be lost from island following hurricane - Endangered Bahamas Bird May Be Lost from Island Following Hurricane


The endangered Bahama Warbler may be surviving on just one island following Hurricane Dorian's devas...
Published Tropical forests can't recover naturally without fruit-eating birds



Natural forest regeneration is hailed as a cost-effective way to restore biodiversity and sequester...
Published What shapes the composition of microbes in a warbler's gut? - What Shapes the Composition of Microbes in a Warbler's Gut?



Differences among the collection of bacteria and other microorganisms that live within birds' digest ...
Published Old World flycatchers' family tree mapped - Old World Flycatchers Family Tree Mapped: A Comprehensive Guide



The European robin's closest relatives are found in tropical Africa. The European robin is therefore...
Published Climate change presents a mismatch for songbirds' breeding season - Climate Change Presents a Mismatch for Songbirds' Breeding Season



Climate change presents a mismatch for some breeding songbirds, finds a new study using a decade of...
Published New insect genus discovered in one of the most biodiverse rain forest regions in the world



The Allpahuayo-Mishana National Reserve in Peru has often been described as the most biodiverse rain...
Published Survival of the newest: the mammals that survive mass extinctions aren't as 'boring' as scientists thought



For decades, scientists have assumed that mammals and their relatives that survived challenging time...
Published In the tropics, nitrogen-fixing trees take a hit from herbivores - In the Tropics, Nitrogen-Fixing Trees Take a Hit from Herbivores



The ability of tropical forests to grow and store carbon is limited, in part, by herbivory. Insects...
Published Who are the first ancestors of present-day fish? - Who Were the First Ancestors of Present-Day Fish?


What is the origin of the ancestors of present-day fish? What species evolved from them? A 50-year-o...
Published Climate change in the forests of northern Germany - Climate Change in the Forests of Northern Germany



More and more trees are suffering the consequences of decades of human-made climate change. The grow...
Published Mountain forests are being lost at an accelerating rate, putting biodiversity at risk - Mountain Forests: A Vanishing Habitat for Biodiversity


More than 85% of the world's bird, mammal, and amphibian species live in mountains, particularly in ...
Published Insect decline also occurs in forests - Insect Decline Also Occurs in Forests: A Threat to Ecosystems



The number of insects has been declining for years. This has already been well documented for agricu...
Published Ant mounds are more important for biodiversity than previously thought - Ant Mounds: A Vital Component of Biodiversity



The ant mounds on the heath, in the forest and in your garden are oases for life. The heat and nutri...
Published Beetles and their biodiversity in dead wood - Beetles and Their Biodiversity in Dead Wood



Which energy type promotes the biodiversity of beetles living in dead wood in the forest? That depen...