Nicolas Alexandre

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

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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.”

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.”

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