Noise from urban environments affects the color of songbirds' beaks

ScienceDaily
Jan 12, 2023, 2:09 pm51 pts
A study examined the effects of anthropogenic noise on cognition, beak color, and growth in the zebra finch. Researchers first tested adult zebra finches on a battery of cognition assays while they were exposed to playbacks of urban noise versus birds tested without noise. Urban noises caused the birds to take…

Read Article Share
Share Article
- email
- x.com
- facebook
- pocket
- reddit
- tumblr
- linkedin
- pinterest

Trending Today on EcoTopical

Colorado Increasing Its EV Purchasing Incentives 128

“We Don’t Need No Stinking New Models!” —Tesla 127

Scientists Identify Potential Climate Solutions in “Grassy Trees” 127

Blood tests show highest levels of forever chemicals in those living near New Mexico plume 127

El Niño could soon turn deadly predictable, scientists warn 126

ERCOT Increasingly Meets Rising Demand with Solar, Wind, & Batteries 124

Before T. rex, there was the “dragon prince” 123

AI Bubbles & Robot Armies 122

About EcoTopical

Welcome to EcoTopical Your daily eco-friendly green news aggregator.

Leaf through planet Earths environmental headlines in one convenient place. Read, share and discover the latest on ecology, science and green living from the web's most popular sites.