Noise Pollution Stunts Bird Growth: Chicks 15% Lighter and Smaller Reveals Study Results

Zebra finch chicks are 15% lighter and smaller as a result of traffic noise.

Long-term fitness is impacted by noise pollution's effects on avian development.

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Whatever the mechanism, an impact of such magnitude in a songbird, is highly concerning,”said Dr Mylène Mariette, a behavioral ecologist from Deakin University in Australia.

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The hatching rate of zebra finch eggs exposed to road noise is reduced by 19%.

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According to research, urban noise significantly lowers bird progeny by half.

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Noise-exposed chicks have reduced red blood cell counts and are 10% smaller and lighter.

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Even when the chicks are removed from the noise, the negative effects endure.

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When adult zebra finches hear noises before to hatching, they lay fewer eggs.

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Worldwide, noise pollution is a problem that impacts even the most distant species.

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The study recommends effective noise reduction strategies and a reevaluation of the risks posed by noise.

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