Increasing global temperatures change the shape of birds

According to new research by Australian scientists published in The Auk: Ornithological Advances magazine, the making has made the shape of birds smaller than before and increases the level of concern about the health of the species. this thing.

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This physique change can help birds more adapt to climate change.

Research shows that exposure to high temperatures has affected birds' physique more than the effects of cold weather.

Scientists captured and measured the size of about 40 adult brown sparrow birds at 30 locations in Australia and New Zealand. They found that sparrows in hot climates have smaller stature with these birds in extremely cold areas.

According to researcher Simon Griffith, this shape change can help birds adapt to the situation.

Also mentioning this issue, Samuel Andrew's lead author says that if such a change in shape plays an important role in adapting to climate change, birds will not change their physique. will be the most vulnerable species due to the post-mentioned situation.