Bird beaks reveal the changeable nature of evolution
A new study using the 3D scans of 85% of all known bird species had shed light on our planet's extraordinary diversity.
10/12/2023
Analysis of avian DNA, biometrics and vocalisations add to our understanding of bird species all the time. We cover all the 'splits', lumps and discoveries.
A new study using the 3D scans of 85% of all known bird species had shed light on our planet's extraordinary diversity.
10/12/2023
Genetic and acoustic analysis found significant divergence between the American and Siberian subspecies groups.
07/09/2023
Research has shown that Bachman's Warbler was genetically different from other members of its genus.
16/07/2023
A range of analyses in a new study has shown that the two taxa are not sufficiently diverged to be considered separate species.
15/12/2022
Príncipe Scops Owl has been officially described, following years of speculation.
16/11/2022
The findings amend previously reported bill size differences and detail the variation in head and bill structure.
06/10/2022
Subantarctic Rayadito differs significantly in genetics, morphology and ecology from its nearest counterparts.
21/09/2022
Genetic analysis shows that two cryptic species exist on Tenerife and Gran Canaria.
25/08/2022
DNA confirms suspected splits from Red-flanked Bluetail and White-browed Bush Robin.
28/07/2022
New Caledonian Storm Petrel is thought likely to be very rare and possibly already Critically Endangered.
15/03/2022
The two recognised subspecies groups were found not to be each other's closest relatives.
16/02/2022
A study has found that the currently recognised taymyrensis subspecies consists of two distinct populations.
13/01/2022