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Urban birds are more scared of women than men –but scientists don’t know why

Urban birds are more scared of women than men –but scientists don’t know why Open in Independent.co.uk
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  • Urban birds in five European countries identify a person’s gender, allowing men to approach about a metre closer before flying away.
  • Across five European urban centers, both quick-fleeing species and those that take off later show gender-based differences in flight responses.
  • Scientists note several signals may reveal sex, including odors or gait, and call for targeted tests to confirm what birds detect.

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City birds appear to be more afraid of women than men, and scientists have no idea why

City birds appear to be more afraid of women than men, and scientists have no idea why

City birds fear women more than men, leaving scientists baffled as to why

City birds fear women more than men, leaving scientists baffled as to why

Birds in Cities Fear Women More Than Men and Scientists Don’t Know Why

Birds in Cities Fear Women More Than Men and Scientists Don’t Know Why

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