Australia's night parrot is nocturnal, but the rare and elusive bird may not actually be able to see very well in the dark, according to a new study.
Australia's night parrot is nocturnal, but the rare and elusive bird may not actually be able to see very well in the dark, according to a new study.
In fact, the bird's vision is likely similar to that of daytime parrots. The fact that this parrot isn't adapted to living in the dark, despite its nocturnal status, could be contributing to its critically endangered status. The study published Tuesday in the journal Scientific Reports.
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