Scientists think the change in migration habits caused the hummingbirds to split into two different types.
Scientists have solved a big mystery about giant hummingbirds in western South America. They found out there aren’t just one, but two different kinds flying around the western part of the continent., a National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow, has unveiled a fascinating truth: this seemingly monolithic species is actually a case of stunning
Researchers unexpectedly found that migratory and resident high-altitude hummingbirds, separated for about three million years, had evolved into distinct species. Meanwhile, the resident population, larger and adapted to high altitude living, received the proposed name Patagona chaski, a nod to the swift messengers of the Inka empire.The discovery relied on the crucial help of communities in Peru and Chile. Emil Bautista, a co-author, stresses the significance of working together.
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