Bird feeders are rapidly changing hummingbirds’ beaks

In just about 20 years, the beaks of Anna’s hummingbird became longer and more tapered, according to a new study published in the scientific journal “Global Change Biology.”

Credits

Guest:

  • Nicolas Alexandre - geneticist and co-lead author of the study published in Global Change Biology

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Stephen Gregory, Angie Perrin, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Robin Estrin, Jack Ross, Zeke Reed