New research reveals how parrots and finches develop their extraordinary colours – and shows that evolution is an ongoing process.
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Climate is the most important driver of the colour and brightness of birds’ eggs.
Are pretty blue and gold stripes more important than being a bold little swimmer?
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Chair professor, University of Stirling
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Professor of Aquaculture, University of Stirling
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Director of the Wildlife Crime Research Hub, Australian Research Council Industry Laureate Fellow, Adelaide University
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Postdoctoral Scholar, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, American Museum of Natural History
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Professor of Avian Behavioural Ecology, Macquarie University