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“Birds thrive today because they have adapted to the environments they inhabit. From the curved beak of a parrot to the needle-like bill of a hummingbird, every adaptation tells a story written in deep time. Birds are not just survivors, they are thriving dinosaurs with their claws, feathers, and beaks honed by millions of years of evolution.” Unlock Newsletter 6 to uncover their evolutionary story.

Colourful plumage: A parrot maintains its feathers at Longleat Safari Park. Image credit: James Ronan, 2024.

Discover how these living dinosaurs continue to thrive, adapt, and astonish millions of years after their origins.

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  • Feather Types: The seven distinct feather types & their specialised functions.
  • Avian Success: How birds have conquered every habitat on Earth.
  • Natural Selection & Darwin’s Finches: Evolutionary pressures that shaped their anatomy & behaviour.

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