# These Birds’ Backflips Are Fueled by Sugar

- Published: 2026-06-25T09:01:33Z
- Updated: 2026-07-07T13:46:17Z
- Section: Climate
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/25/science/genetics-birds-manakins.html
- Tags: The New York Times · Climate
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An ancient dietary change made the manakin’s flashy courtship display possible, a new study suggests.

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