Road noise disrupts bird migration by masking important sounds birds rely on for navigation and communication. Studies have found fewer nocturnal migrant birds near roads with heavy traffic compared to quiet areas. The masking effects of traffic noise pose a serious but under-recognized threat to bird populations that depend on acoustic cues during their long journeys.
Road noise disrupts bird migration by masking important sounds birds rely on for navigation and communication. Studies have found fewer nocturnal migrant birds near roads with heavy traffic compared to quiet areas. The masking effects of traffic noise pose a serious but under-recognized threat to bird populations that depend on acoustic cues during their long journeys.
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Road noise disrupts bird migration by masking important sounds birds rely on for navigation and communication. Studies have found fewer nocturnal migrant birds near roads with heavy traffic compared to quiet areas. The masking effects of traffic noise pose a serious but under-recognized threat to bird populations that depend on acoustic cues during their long journeys.
Road noise disrupts bird migration by masking important sounds birds rely on for navigation and communication. Studies have found fewer nocturnal migrant birds near roads with heavy traffic compared to quiet areas. The masking effects of traffic noise pose a serious but under-recognized threat to bird populations that depend on acoustic cues during their long journeys.