The impact of human-made noise on magpie behaviour

What is the impact of human-made noise on magpie behaviour?

Human noise pollution is taking its toll on the iconic Australian magpie, affecting the songbirds’ ability to forage for food, communicate and respond to alarm calls.

PHD candidate Grace Blackburn of UWA’s School of Biological Sciences joined Fiona Bartholomaeus to discuss her study into the impact of human-made noise on magpie behaviour.

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