Later supper for blackbirds in the city: Artificial light gives birds longer to forage for food

Date:

October 20, 2014

Source:

Helmholtz Centre For Environmental Research - UFZ

Summary:

Artificial light increases foraging time in blackbirds. Birds in city centers are active not just considerably earlier, but also for longer than their relatives in darker parts of the city. The study showed that artificial light has a considerable influence on the activity times of blackbirds in the city and therefore on their natural cycles.

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