"While all birds are shrinking, small birds are getting smaller, faster, than larger ones, a new study has found.
At the same time, in a surprising twist, their wings are getting longer — as though all birds were becoming a bit more every year like tree swallows — and scientists have no idea why.
The researchers hypothesized that the ultimate cause for the shrinking birds was climate change, because smaller bodies release heat more easily."
Fascinating article that gives hope that the current, unexpected speed of evolution will actually work to save birds in the face of climate change. Please note, bird flu is not mentioned or considered in this article.
All birds are shrinking — but small birds are shrinking fastest | The Hill
At the same time, in a surprising twist, their wings are getting longer — as though all birds were becoming a bit more every year like tree swallows — and scientists have no idea why.
The researchers hypothesized that the ultimate cause for the shrinking birds was climate change, because smaller bodies release heat more easily."
Fascinating article that gives hope that the current, unexpected speed of evolution will actually work to save birds in the face of climate change. Please note, bird flu is not mentioned or considered in this article.
All birds are shrinking — but small birds are shrinking fastest | The Hill
