For years, people assumed most birds were monogamous. This idyllic image was blown apart when research revealed lifestyles of polygamy, polyandry, marathon mating sessions and sperm competition. Welcome to the secret reproductive life of birds. Shocked? Blame it on natural selection. In the late 1960s, it was generally assumed that the vast majority of birds […]
Tag: Prunella modularis
The Dunnock or Hedge Accentor
Prunella modularis – Passeriformes – Prunellidae – Quite shy this season, this fellow finally showed up in the garden! Accenteur mouchet – Qu’il est timide cette année, mais le voila enfin!