DNA analysis of bluebird feces reveals benefits for vineyards
Thursday, November 24, 2016 - 15:01
in Biology & Nature
Do bluebirds nesting in California's vineyards help grape growers by eating agricultural pests, or hurt them by eating insects that are beneficial? The researchers behind a new study found that bluebirds' presence is likely a net positive--and they did it by analyzing DNA in bird poop.