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How COVID affected bird behavior

Issue 54: ReverbFall 2022

Ecology

This article analyzes changes in bird behavior as a result of COVID-19. Reduced human travel and activity during the pandemic led to increased populations of some bird species, especially in urban areas, as well as some new, more effective birdsong patterns. However, the pandemic produced unexpected negative results for other bird communities, highlighting the delicate balance of ecological systems.

With people at home, more space to roam

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