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Chickening out: Why some birds fear novelty

  • Some birds are naturally scared of anything new, which is referred to as neophobia, according to research published in the journal PLOS Biology.
  • The findings suggest that diet and migratory habits influence neophobia among different bird species.
  • The study underscores the importance of big team science, according to Miller.
  • Lambert noted that the findings have important implications for species facing habitat change.
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New research shows some birds naturally scared of anything new

A study has discovered the key reasons why some birds are more fearful of new things than others.

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Phys.org broke the news in United Kingdom on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
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