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Migrations: Which Came First, North- or South-bound Migration?

Migrations: Which Came First, North- or South-bound Migration?

Update: 2024-11-08
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Every year, hundreds of bird species migrate between North and South America. Some species likely evolved from ancestors that moved north in search of new breeding habitats: the “southern home” hypothesis. But others may have extended their winter ranges south: the “northern home” hypothesis. Many birds have likely gained and lost the ability to migrate multiple times over the course of evolution. And it’s still happening today.

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Migrations: Which Came First, North- or South-bound Migration?

Migrations: Which Came First, North- or South-bound Migration?

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