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This study also indicated that frugivorous and nectarivorous songbirds that live in dense forests generally are more colorful, supporting previous research that found links between habitats (ref, ref & ref) and dietary factors (ref).
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Grrlscientist,
Forbes,
24 Apr. 2022
After all, some fruit eating — or frugivorous — seed-dispersers are color blind.
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Roni Dengler,
Discover Magazine,
26 Sep. 2018
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Grrlscientist,
Forbes,
24 Apr. 2022
After all, some fruit eating — or frugivorous — seed-dispersers are color blind.
—
Roni Dengler,
Discover Magazine,
26 Sep. 2018
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“Frugivorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frugivorous. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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frugivorous
adjective
fru·giv·o·rous
frü-ˈjiv-ə-rəs 
: feeding on fruit
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