Our tiniest bird sparks rethink in avian evolution

20 June 2024

Faculty of Science, The Challenge, Future of the planet

Researchers have discovered a new talent in the tītipounamu or rifleman.

Tītipounamu/ rifleman: New Zealand's tiniest bird.
Tītipounamu/rifleman: New Zealand's tiniest bird.

SPECIAL FEATURE: University of Auckland research leads to a rethink of how vocal learning has evolved in birds. Tiny bird delivers lesson in evolution.

Re-publication requests: Gilbert Wong, gilbert.wong@auckland.ac.nz

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