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Avian architectural skills

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image of a birds nest with chicks in it

Photo: supplied by Claire Taylor - University of Melbourne

New research has shown just how adept birds are at adapting to their environment.

The key is in the structure of their nests and how they change to accommodate climatic factors.

One of the researchers - Dr Claire Taylor, is a Research Fellow in Evolutionary Biology at the University of Melbourne.