Think of it as Noah’s bark. It might explain some things. Let’s see what holes it plugs.
Tag: biogeography
Biogeography: “Gaping hole” in hummingbird evolution
From Jillian Mock at Audubon: Hummingbirds come in a jewel-like assortment of colors and are so dexterous, they can hover still for seconds and fly backward. They also have one of the most diverse avian families in the world, boasting about 350 known species across North and South America. Sunbirds, the prime nectar-feeding birds of […]