University of Otago: Tiny Fossil Bone Helps Unlock History of the Bowerbird
October 23, 2025
October 23, 2025
DUNEDIN, New Zealand, Oct. 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Otago issued the following news release:
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Tiny fossil bone helps unlock history of the bowerbird
The discovery of a tiny foot bone millions of years old reveals Aotearoa New Zealand was once home to a songbird species with potentially unique courtship behaviours, new research shows.
These days bowerbirds are only found in Australia and New Guinea but an international collaboration . . .
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Tiny fossil bone helps unlock history of the bowerbird
The discovery of a tiny foot bone millions of years old reveals Aotearoa New Zealand was once home to a songbird species with potentially unique courtship behaviours, new research shows.
These days bowerbirds are only found in Australia and New Guinea but an international collaboration . . .