🐦 TIL: Across 5 European countries, matched male and female researchers walked toward #birds in parks and green spaces. On average, men got about one meter closer before the birds flew off. The pattern held in #Czechia, #France, #Germany, #Poland, and #Spain, across all 37 species checked, from #magpies to #pigeons. Researchers agree that the birds distinguish men from women but can't yet say why. 👉 https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261021231250.htm #behavior #ecology #science #research #cities #sparrows #blackbirds #wildlife #flight #europe #biology #nature #animals