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How seagulls can actually be dangerous: Destructive things that these little birds can do
Seagulls, while often associated with serene coastal scenes and beaches, can indeed be dangerous under certain circumstances. While they are generally not aggressive toward humans, there are situations where seagulls can pose risks or become a nuisance.
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How owls manage to fly so quietly: Nature is amazing
Owls are known for their remarkably silent flight, which allows them to hunt with incredible stealth. They are one of the quietest birds in the world, so you basically can't hear them flying at night.
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Why not all birds build nests: Different adaptation mechanisms
Not all birds create nests because different bird species have evolved various strategies for reproduction and raising their young, and nest-building is just one of these strategies. The decision of whether or not to build nests is influenced by several factors.
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How birds recognize each other: Memory of social birds
Social birds, such as crows, ravens, pigeons, and parrots, have developed various sophisticated mechanisms to recognize and identify one another within their social groups. These recognition abilities are crucial for maintaining complex social structures, fostering cooperation, and reducing conflicts.
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Why some birds scatter trash bins: Curious nature and lack of food
Have you ever noticed crows or other birds scattering your trash bins? Birds, particularly scavenging species, have been observed scattering trash bins for various reasons.
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The loudest birds: Voices that are meant to be heard
Birds produce a wide range of sounds, and some species are renowned for their loud vocalizations. It's sometimes hard to believe how loud their voices can actually be.
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Why regular scarecrows aren't that effective anymore: Use more advanced methods to get rid of birds
A scarecrow often looks more terrifying to people than to actual birds. Regular scarecrows, although traditionally used to deter birds and protect crops, are not as effective in modern agricultural practices.
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Parrots can make friends: Extremely social birds
Parrots are highly social creatures and have the capacity to form social bonds and develop friendships, both with other parrots and with humans. Their social nature and intelligence enable them to establish relationships based on mutual trust, companionship, and shared activities.
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Why some birds make such poor nests: It seems that they don't try hard enough
Have you ever seen how some bird's nests are built so poorly that you couldn't help but notice it? For example, pigeons often make nests that look like they haven't even tried.
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How to protect your garden from birds: Make sure they won't eat your harvest
Pests and bad weather conditions can spoil your harvest, and so can birds. Birds tend to be smarter than insects, so you need more advanced methods to keep them away from your garden.
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Expert Tips: How to Train a Parrot to Talk
Parrots are extremely interesting pets that can be taught to talk. This article will explain how it works and how to achieve it.
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Winged wonders: Exploring the fascinating world of birds and their extraordinary abilities
Birds are truly remarkable creatures, captivating us with their unique features and extraordinary abilities. It's not only about them being able to fly - they are capable of so much more!
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Woodpeckers can learn how to use tools independently: An unexpected learning ability from birds
Most birds can't use tools, except for the most intelligent ones. A new study claims that some woodpeckers can learn how to use simple tools without learning it from other birds.
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Birds who tend to steal also tend to hide their food better: A new research
Some animals tend to behave pretty much like humans, and stealing food is one of the things that lots of birds and animals do. The research claims that those birds who used to steal food from other birds tend to hide their own supplies better.
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Can you become friends with wild birds: How to become a real-life Show White
While people definitely can become friends with parrots and some intelligent birds like ravens and crows, it can be way harder to become friends with wild birds. At the same time, it doesn't mean that friendship is impossible - you should just be patient and persistent.
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Why roosters are so aggressive: A wild nature of a domesticated bird
A rooster is a pretty protective and sometimes even aggressive bird that doesn't seem to be afraid of anything. Due to their nature, these birds were even used for cockfights for the amusement of the public.
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The largest penguin in history was over 300 pounds: Fossils show how big some species used to be
While some species become bigger over time, others tend to shrink - that's why some animals of the past were so huge. A new article claims that there were once penguins thrice the size of the penguins we see now.
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Hummingbirds actually drink alcohol: The nature is surprising
While people buy alcohol when they want a drink or two, some animals manage to produce it within their bodies. The new study from University of California shows that hummingbirds can actually be drunk, so they explored whether birds like it or not.
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Why birds can't evolve further to become as intelligent as humans: Evolution has limits
Some varieties of birds are extremely intelligent: they can use tools, they can mimic human voices and live for many years. At the same time, they aren't as smart as humans, and research published on National Library of Medicine explains, why.
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Parrots can also be depressed: The main reasons of your pet bird becoming ill
Parrots are extremely intelligent birds, so they often have mental health problems that are similar to what humans have. Depression is pretty common among these birds, and you can see it by parrot's behavior and lack of appetite.
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