ornithology
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Pigeons Are Misunderstood Mermaids
Most city dwellers would agree that pigeons are sentient garbage. They eat pizza off the ground and defecate with abandon, sometimes on pedestrians’ heads. Worst of all, they don’t seem terribly bothered by humans — they will flap their filthy wings in our faces and move on as if nothing happened. But June 13 just…
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Colour Isn’t Always About Sex, Study Finds
When it comes to birds, males — with their bright feathers, extra accessories, and impressive mating displays — tend to get all the attention. But colour isn’t just about attracting a mate. For many birds, such as the Choco Toucan pictured above, brilliant plumage has nothing to do with sex, and everything to do with…