WASHINGTON (Kashmir English): A new study has revealed that birds in cities fear women more than men.
Researchers believe that birds may be able to distinguish between genders of approaching humans.
The study finds that birds living in cities appear to be more fearful in the presence of women than men.
According to details, researchers observed 37 different species of birds found in urban areas across five European countries during a study published in the journal People and Nature in December last year.
The researchers found that the birds tended to fly away more quickly when women approached them compared with men.
The research suggests that birds are capable of distinguishing between the genders of approaching humans.
Birds’ reaction
Researchers closely observed the distance at which birds decided to leave their position and fly away when a person approached them.
On average, men were able to approach nearly one metre closer before the birds reacted and flew off.
Professor John Marzluff of the University of Washington said the findings remain preliminary, noting noted that although birds possess the ability to recognise humans, the scientific reasons behind their differing reactions based on gender have yet to be fully understood.
