Road noise disrupts bird migration by masking important sounds birds rely on for navigation and communication. A new study found traffic noise caused birds to reduce foraging and increase vigilance behaviors that take away time and energy needed for long migrations. Researchers recommend reducing traffic noise near important stopover sites to help migrating birds safely complete their journeys.
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Road noise disrupts bird migration by masking important sounds birds rely on for navigation and communication. A new study found traffic noise caused birds to reduce foraging and increase vigilance behaviors that take away time and energy needed for long migrations. Researchers recommend reducing traffic noise near important stopover sites to help migrating birds safely complete their journeys.
Road noise disrupts bird migration by masking important sounds birds rely on for navigation and communication. A new study found traffic noise caused birds to reduce foraging and increase vigilance behaviors that take away time and energy needed for long migrations. Researchers recommend reducing traffic noise near important stopover sites to help migrating birds safely complete their journeys.