"Some bird species in urban areas are modifying their songs to be heard over traffic and other city noise."
Key Finding
Researchers from the Centre for Ecological Research in Hungary report that some bird species in urban areas are modifying their songs to be heard over traffic and other city noise.
Details
The study focuses on changes in bird vocalizations as an adaptive response to anthropogenic noise pollution. The research does not claim that all birds can overcome traffic noise, only that some are making adjustments.