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Convergent Evolution

Biology of Birds
Biology of Birds
Convergent Evolution
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There are so many similarities seen between swifts and swallows that they were originally classified as the same family. But what makes them so similar? Convergent Evolution! These birds are shaped by their environment. Since they live in the same area and do the same things, eating the same food/insects, they are seen to be so similar. But as you get a closer look at them, you will see their physical differences as well as their behavioral differences.

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