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New Bird Song That ‘Went Viral’ Across Species of Sparrow Tracked by Scientists For First Time
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<blockquote data-quote="Michie" data-source="post: 75148017" data-attributes="member: 628"><p>A song that ‘went viral’ across a species of bird has been tracked by scientists for the first time.</p><p></p><p>Most of our feathered friends are slow to change their tune—preferring to stick with tried-and-tested songs to defend territories and attract females.</p><p></p><p>Now a 20-year study has found how one rare ‘tweet’ travelled nearly 2,000 miles across Canada and the US.</p><p></p><p></p><p>The analysis—based on recordings collected by bird watchers from 2000 to 2019—found that the new beat wiped out a historic song ending in the process. White-throated sparrows from British Columbia to central Ontario have ditched their traditional three-note-finish in favor of a unique two-note-variant.</p><p></p><p>Popular music often goes viral among people, especially when it evokes an emotional response, but the reason the new sound became so compelling among the striking sparrows remains a mystery.</p><p></p><p>Continued below.</p><p><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/new-bird-song-that-went-viral-across-species-of-sparrow-tracked-by-scientists-for-first-time/" target="_blank">New Bird Song That ‘Went Viral’ Across Species of Sparrow Tracked by Scientists For First Time</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Michie, post: 75148017, member: 628"] A song that ‘went viral’ across a species of bird has been tracked by scientists for the first time. Most of our feathered friends are slow to change their tune—preferring to stick with tried-and-tested songs to defend territories and attract females. Now a 20-year study has found how one rare ‘tweet’ travelled nearly 2,000 miles across Canada and the US. The analysis—based on recordings collected by bird watchers from 2000 to 2019—found that the new beat wiped out a historic song ending in the process. White-throated sparrows from British Columbia to central Ontario have ditched their traditional three-note-finish in favor of a unique two-note-variant. Popular music often goes viral among people, especially when it evokes an emotional response, but the reason the new sound became so compelling among the striking sparrows remains a mystery. Continued below. [URL="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/new-bird-song-that-went-viral-across-species-of-sparrow-tracked-by-scientists-for-first-time/"]New Bird Song That ‘Went Viral’ Across Species of Sparrow Tracked by Scientists For First Time[/URL] [/QUOTE]
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