Droughts could change bird songs, creating new species, says study on Darwin’s finches

Mongabay
Nov 8, 2024, 10:25 am144 pts
In the sunbaked Galápagos Islands, a male finch perches on a branch, hearing what sounds like another bird’s song. But something’s not quite right. The song is slower and deeper, like a familiar tune played at the wrong speed. The bird cocks its head, ruffles its feathers, but stays put. It’s just been…

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