Birds don’t merely chirp to sing songs that sound pretty to the human ear; they chirp to communicate with each other. For some species, like the Eurasian jackdaw, their sounds are used to warn each ...

Researchers have discovered that jackdaws use their eyes to communicate with each other -- the first time this has been shown in non-primates. Researchers in Cambridge and Exeter have discovered that ...

Jackdaws recognize each other's voices and respond in greater numbers to warnings from familiar birds than strangers, new research shows. Jackdaws recognise each other's voices and respond in greater ...

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While the sight of charming birds and the melody of their songs are welcome additions to most gardens, not every homeowner is keen on having all types of feathered friends flocking to their backyard.

Jackdaw chicks learn about predators by listening to adults, reveals new research. Scientists played recordings of predator calls to chicks in their nests – and paired the sounds with either adult ...

This year the series will be broadcast live from one of Northern Ireland’s most important nature conservation areas, Crom ...

A University of Exeter team found they have unique calls and are more likely to react to members of their own colony. Sign Up and be kept in the loop each and every day with our free Daily newsletter.

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Jackdaws recognise each other's voices and respond in greater numbers to warnings from familiar birds than strangers, new research shows. The birds produce a harsh "scolding call" when they spot a ...