New paper out in PLoS Biology! A large international collaboration from the ManyBirds project, looking at variation in neophobia across a wide range of avian species globally. Delighted that the magpies were part of this large and diverse dataset!
Mandy Ridley
š¦ Exciting news! Our new paper is out in PLOS Biology:
āA large-scale study across the avian clade identifies ecological drivers of neophobia.ā
Led by the #ManyBirds Project - 129 researchers, 82 institutions, 24 countries š
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Neophobia (the aversive response to novelty) varies considerably across species and individuals, and can impact adaptability and survival. This study assesses neophobia in 1400 subjects from 136 bird ...
