Fossil shorebirds reveal Australia's ancient wetlands lost to climate change

Fossil shorebirds reveal Australia's ancient wetlands lost to climate change

Fossil Shorebirds Unveil New Insights Into Australia’s Climate Change History

Shorebirds serve as important indicators of coastal and wetland ecosystems, and their widespread distribution highlights their ecological significance. Although wading shorebirds are infrequently found in the fossil record, a remarkable collection of shorebird fossils has emerged from Pleistocene deposits at the Naracoorte Caves World Heritage Site in South Australia. Recent studies on these fossils provide [...] The post Fossil Shorebirds Unvei…

Fossil Shorebirds Tell New Story about Climate Change in Australia

A new analysis of Naracoorte Cave fossils reveals how wetlands once thrived and then vanished as the climate warmed up to 60,000 years ago. The post Fossil Shorebirds Tell New Story about Climate Change in Australia appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.

Bird life in southern Australia highlights ancient climate change