"Birds that feed on nectar and fruits have important variants in genes that control metabolism, fat processing and even blood pressure. Findings published February 26 in Science show how different lineages of birds converged on similar genetic workarounds to let them live the high sugar life."

https://www.sciencenews.org/article/birds-sugar-diets-metabolism

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Here’s how honeyeaters and other birds thrive on sugary diets

Birds that feed on nectar or fruit evolved better mechanisms for managing metabolism, blood pressure and high glucose.

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