Study of skills suggests practicalities of living among branches was precursor to advanced abilities
Whether it’s drumming a steady beat against a tree to attract a mate, weaving an intricate nest or just lifting food to their beaks, some birds engage in some truly fancy footwork.
Now researchers say the evolution of such dexterity may have been driven by the creatures taking up residence in trees.
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