Extreme weather is hitting baby birds hard in a 60-year s...
Decades of data from over 80,000 solid tits reveal that extreme weather can shape the fate of baby birds.
What’s Happening
Breaking it down: Decades of data from over 80,000 solid tits reveal that extreme weather can shape the fate of baby birds.
Cold snaps soon after hatching and heavy rain later in development shrink nestling body mass and reduce survival odds. (wild, right?)
But moderate warm spells can actually help chicks grow by boosting insect activity and feeding opportunities.
Why This Matters
This could have implications for future research in this area.
The scientific community tends to find developments like this significant.
The Bottom Line
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