#bird-behavior

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Pets
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Enough! San Jose woman wants bird to stop tapping at her door

California towhees tap on reflective surfaces due to territorial instincts, often confused by their reflection.
Hairballs in cats are common, especially in those with thicker fur, and part of normal feline behavior.
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Birdfy's Polygon Smart Birdhouse Wants to Make Your Backyard Visitors Famous

Optimal birdhouse use depends on nesting seasons and sizes preferred by birds.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

From burger wrappers to masks, bird nests tell story of throwaway culture

Discarded packaging in bird nests reflects human waste and highlights the impact of our consumer culture on the environment.
fromNature
4 months ago

Style over substance? What birds' mating behaviours reveal about sexual selection

The mating rituals of the black grouse reveal complex dynamics of sexual selection and the costs associated with male reproductive traits.
Pets
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Why does this robin insist on repeatedly flying into a Moraga couple's glass door?

Robins may fly into reflective glass due to confusion with their surroundings; reducing reflections can help prevent this behavior.
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

Budgies' brain reveals the secrets of human speech

We discovered that there was a representation of vocal sounds in the part of the brain analogous to a key speech production center in humans.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

From profiteroles to moles: project uncovers gulls' surprising diet

Gulls exhibit a diverse diet beyond typical human food, including moles and seal milk.
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