COVID Lockdowns Changed Urban Bird Beaks, Then Reversed
Research shows dark-eyed juncos in California developed longer, narrower beaks during COVID restrictions, resembling wild relatives, then reverted as human activity resumed.
Research shows dark-eyed juncos in California developed longer, narrower beaks during COVID restrictions, resembling wild relatives, then reverted as human activity resumed.
A new study reveals how the COVID-19 lockdowns, or 'Anthropause,' led to evolutionary changes in urban bird beak shapes. Discover the fascinating impact of human activity on nature.