December 1, 2024

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A new study shows that feeding birds can be harmful, hurting the bird population

A new study shows that feeding birds can be harmful, hurting the bird population

The onset of COVID-19 lockdowns has forced many to look for safer ways to connect with nature, and new research shows that feeding birds around the world has increased exponentially. But is it okay to feed wild birds?

According to the A peer-reviewed article published last week in PLOS ONEIt was already known that feeding wild birds in backyards was extremely popular in many parts of the northern hemisphere and in Australia, despite being Strongly discouraged.

“There has been an increase in interest beyond the traditional countries for feeding birds in North America, Europe and Australia: 115 countries in all, including many countries where it is assumed that feeding will not take place.” Written by research co-author Darrell Jones.

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