New York Times Highlights Bird Evolution Study Co-Authored by CTR and IOES Researchers
The New York Times highlights research co-authored by CTR and IOES scientists Kirsten Ruegg, Rachael Bay, and Tom Smith on the evolution of manakins’ spectacular courtship displays.
A new New York Times story, “These Birds’ Backflips Are Fueled by Sugar,” highlights research co-authored by past and present Center for Tropical Research (CTR) and Institute of the Environment and Sustainability (IOES) scientists Kirsten Ruegg, Rachael Bay, and Tom Smith. The study explores how an ancient dietary shift helped power the spectacular courtship displays of manakins.
