As corvids flew all over the planet and settled in new environments, they evolved unique skills that gave them an edge in survival.
. But Garcia-Porta’s study focused on the physical adaptations that allowed corvids to disperse and diversify better than other birds, including elongated wings and large bodies that proved advantageous when competing for resources with other avian species.After establishing the contributing factors of geographic spread, the researchers analyzed the individual characteristics of 46 crow and raven species to examine their physical diversity.
“When we think about processes of global diversification, it is important to consider not just the ability to reach new places, but also the ability to survive once you get there. Our work suggests that crows and the ravens diversified both quickly and widely because they were particularly good at coping with different habitats,” Carlos Botero, a biologist at Washington University in St.
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