Over 78 species of Australian birds have developed smaller bodies and larger beaks in response to rising temperatures, research from Deakin University reveals. These physical changes have been documented through data from museum specimens and long-term shorebird monitoring by the Victorian Wader Study Group and the Australasian Wader Studies Group.  “Modelling shows that fractions of a degree in warming can make an enormous difference to many species,” states Dr. Carla Archibald, Deakin Postdoctoral Research Fellow. “More habitat means a better chance to persist, especially as species will also face additional threats such as land use change, invasive species, and other … Continue reading Over 100 Australian Bird Species Show Smaller Bodies, Larger Beaks Due to Climate Change