Birds are more afraid of women than men. Scientists have no idea why
SCIENCEDAILY · ROCKVILLE — Scientists have uncovered a strange pattern in urban bird behavior: Across five European countries and 37 species, birds consistently fled sooner when approached by women than men. Researchers have no clear explanation for the difference, raising intriguing questions about how birds recognize and respond to humans.
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- 22 October 2026 · 12:06 UTC
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- 28 October 2026 · 12:19 UTC
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- https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261021231250.htm
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