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Briefing: Nest-building birds help disperse cotton further than wind, study suggests

Strategic angle: A study reveals that birds significantly contribute to the dispersal of wild cotton, surpassing the role of wind.

Editorial StaffMarch 17, 20261 min read

Birds collect wild cotton for nesting material.

Research conducted in southern Africa.

Findings published in the journal Oikos.