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San Francisco Songbirds Thrive in Quiet of Pandemic Lockdown

As vehicle traffic in San Francisco decreased during the pandemic, animals that rely on sound to reproduce found reprieve in quiet, including a species of songbird that exploited the peace to serenade his mates with sweeter than normal tunes, according to a study released Thursday.

(CN) — As vehicle traffic in San Francisco decreased during the pandemic, animals that rely on sound to reproduce found reprieve in the absence of auditory commotion. One songbird in particular exploited the quieter soundscape to serenade his mates with sweeter than normal tunes, according to a study released Thursday.

Actions taken to stem the spread of Covid-19, whether voluntary or at the direction of public health orders, have led to conditions offering unique insights into the impact of human behavior on animals.

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