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Biologists discover birdlife barbershop quartet

University of St Andrews scientists have discovered the bird world's very own 'barbershop quartet'.

Date
6 September 2005
Category
Research

Anything you can do…

Date
25 July 2004
Category
Research

It’s cheap to cheep

Scientists studying just how much hard work it is for birds to attract a mate, have found that it doesn't take any more effort to sing an elaborate song than a simple 'cheep cheep'.

Date
29 September 2003
Category
Research

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