How Galápagos finches evade a parasitic fly
Darwin’s finches on the Galápagos Islands are once again providing insights into the theory of evolution, with two Flinders University studies investigating their dealings with a […]
Lovesongs from paradise take a nosedive
The Galápagos Islands finches named after Charles Darwin are starting to sing a different tune because of an introduced pest in the once pristine environment. International […]
From Cleland to the cradle of evolution
Along with a new conservation project at Cleland Wildlife Park near Adelaide, Flinders University Professor Sonia Kleindorfer has marked a major milestone after years of research […]
Hybrid species could save finches from invasive parasite
A hybrid bird species on the Galapagos Islands could help scientists find a way to stop an invasive fly which is killing off the hatchlings of […]
Endangered SA bird song draws the ‘chicks’
A new study into the Thick-billed Grasswren, a songbird found in parts of outback South Australia and NSW, reveals differences in song made by males from […]
Flirty finches live up to their name
Galápagos Islands finches that helped Charles Darwin develop his theory of natural selection are showing clear signs of further evolutionary development. The latest study by researchers […]
Trouble in Darwin’s paradise
A parasite killing Darwin’s finches on the famed Galápagos Islands is causing a dramatic escalation in Darwin’s theory of natural selection, new research has revealed.
Songbirds ‘teach chicks before they hatch’
Embryonic learning in Red-backed Fairy-wrens has been established by Flinders bird experts and overseas researchers.
As mothers, fairy-wrens sing to their own tune
While there are many vocal female birds out there, males generally sing more. Yet, Flinders researchers are finding that female song is different for good reasons.