UM-Bot Posted April 27, 2006 #1 Share Posted April 27, 2006 European starlings are not just exceptional songbirds and mimics they also recognize a grammar in their songs in a way that was thought to be unique to humans. Scientists in the United States have discovered that the birds can be taught to identify different patterns of organizing sounds used to communicate. View: Full Article | Source: ABC News Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justcallmefox Posted April 27, 2006 #2 Share Posted April 27, 2006 I always thought bird song sounded familiar....now i know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookie Posted April 27, 2006 #3 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Im an Avid Bird Watcher and i think this is an attempt to glorify these hideous birds who take over the nests of other birds and run them off, wheres my BB gun hmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crouton Posted April 28, 2006 #4 Share Posted April 28, 2006 (edited) Im an Avid Bird Watcher and i think this is an attempt to glorify these hideous birds who take over the nests of other birds and run them off, wheres my BB gun hmmmm They're only hideous in North America (and possibly Central and South America) where they are not native birds. They must be quite nice in Europe, or else they would not have been transported to 'The New World' by some ignorant immigrant who wanted to enjoy a touch of home in the wilderness. I agree though. They have become a terrible pest and have taken over from our native species. Edited April 28, 2006 by crouton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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