Scientists reveal new picture in the evolution of flightless birds

Date:

May 13, 2014

Source:

Molecular Biology and Evolution (Oxford University Press)

Summary:

Because of their far-flung geography and colorful examples including the African ostrich, Australian emu, New Zealand kiwi and long lost giants such as the New Zealand moa, researchers have examined a fascinating part in the story of the avian tree of life: flightless birds, or ratites.

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