Hummingbird evolution soared after they invaded South America 22 million years ago
Friday, April 4, 2014 - 10:12
in Paleontology & Archaeology
A newly constructed family tree of the hummingbirds, published today in the journal Current Biology, tells a story of a unique group of birds that originated in Europe, passed through Asia and North America, and ultimately found its Garden of Eden in South America 22 million years ago.