A shift to a fruit diet may have paved the way for the evolution of spectacular displays in manakins.
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The spectacular courtship behavior of manakins possibly began with acclimatization to an energy-rich diet. Subscribe to the newsletter! Want the latest science news fresh in your inbox every day? Or every week? Subscribe to the newsletter here! Manakins are small tropical birds from the rainforests of Central and South America. The males stand […] More science? Read the latest articles on Scientias.nl.
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