However, not all flower visits are equally effective for pollination. Some birds may remove nectar without transferring much pollen, making them less beneficial to plants. The shape of a bird’s beak ...

Birds and Flowers: An Intimate 50 Million Year Relationship by Jeff Ollerton (Pelagic Publishing, 2024). ISBN: 9781784274511. Hbk, £19.99.

The goal is to expand the number of certified testers for bird flu. The bill received a bipartisan vote in both chambers, though it was opposed by four Republican senators and 41 Republican ...