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A new study by Czech ornithologists reveals why some birds are more scared of humans than others. By examining nearly 70 species in Prague’s parks and cemeteries, researchers found that the key factor shaping a bird’s “fear of humans” is its long-term coexistence with people, not how common the species is in the city.
Why are certain bird species in Prague, such as magpies or thrushes, more afraid of humans than pigeons, blackbirds or sparrows? That’s the question at the heart of a study by ornithologists from the Department of Environmental Studies at the Faculty of Science, Charles University.
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Author: Ruth Fraňková