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Analice Couto

Birds Are Sexist According To Bizarre New Study — And The Gender They Prefer Has Stumped Scientists

A new study has left people both confused and curious after researchers found that urban birds seem to react differently to people depending on their gender.

According to a study published in the British Ecological Society Journal, People and Nature, birds, such as pigeons, sparrows, and magpies, tend to be more cautious around women than men, often flying away sooner when approached by women.

The discovery quickly sparked debate online, with many trying to figure out what could be the reason behind this unexpected behavior.

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