Researchers have uncovered new insights into the evolution of bird behavior, revealing why certain mating systems persist while others disappear over time. Researchers at Rice University have ...

A vivid, in-depth look at why birds behave as they do. Birds are intelligent, sociable creatures that exhibit a wide array of behaviors--from mobbing and mimicking to mating and joint nesting. Why do ...

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In one of the most comprehensive studies of its kind, Rice researchers analyze how different mating practices shape evolution and survival Researchers at Rice University have uncovered new insights ...