New paper out on bird of paradise display evolution!They sing, they dance, and they’re colorfu

New paper out on bird of paradise display evolution!

They sing, they dance, and they’re colorful to boot– but how do those complex visual displays that male birds of paradise use to woo a female actually evolve? In this study I investigated ecological predictors of male coloration and dance complexity, and found that distinct evolutionary drivers each make a unique contribution.

The paper is Open Access, so you can read without needing a subscription!