Galapagos birds helped Darwin formulate his theory of evolution. Now some of those birds have evolved a dislike of all the ...

Male Galápagos yellow warblers appear to be shifting their behavior and adjusting their calls in response to the din of ...

A new study has discovered that birds in the Galapagos Islands are changing their behavior due to traffic noise, with those frequently exposed to vehicles showing heightened levels of aggression.

Male Galapagos Yellow Warbler on the ... in yellow warblers occurred mainly near roads. Birds occupying roadside territories on both islands, and therefore having regular experience of traffic ...

For birds, sound is survival. Their songs establish territories, attract mates, and warn of dangers. When traffic noise drowns out these messages, birds face serious challenges.

The Galápagos Islands served as the site of Charles Darwin's famous flora and fauna observations and the inspiration behind his groundbreaking "On the Origin of Species," so it's hardly ...

The Galápagos Islands, located over 500 miles off the coast of Ecuador, are considered a natural living laboratory due to the ...

In the Galápagos, traffic noise is making birds more aggressive On the road, tension is everywhere, which can turn driving into a veritable battle of wits. Research suggests that birds in the ...

LONDON: A new study has discovered that birds in the Galápagos Islands are changing their behaviour due to traffic noise, with those frequently exposed to vehicles showing heightened levels of ...

While actual road rage is primarily a human trait, some birds on the Galápagos Islands are experiencing their own issues with traffic. Galápagos yellow warblers (Setophaga petechia aureola ...