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How migratory birds offer clues to impact of climate change

Lukas Lottersberger
November 8, 2024

Ornithologists on a Greek island that serves as a corridor for migratory birds study their populations to find valuable clues about how the warming planet is affecting wildlife, from their shifting migration patterns to their body weight.

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