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BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — Scientists are scratching their heads over findings from a new study on urban birds.
Researchers at UCLA conducted a study on bird behavior in urban environments in five European countries (Spain, France, Germany, Czechia, and Poland).
Results from the study showed birds trusted men more than women by allowing men to approach the birds closer than they allowed women.
Despite the variables in the study that researchers took into account, there was no plausible reason that explained the bird behavior. "That's kind of a wild thing," said one man at South Station. "I think the researchers might be a little bored over at UCLA."
Meanwhile, a woman said it appeared Boston birds didn't get the memo about fearing women. "I think they are definitely built differently," she said.
Another woman doubted the study's results. "I've never heard of such a thing. I don't know why, because that's different from most animals," she said. "I feel like most animals prefer women."
A commonly shared opinion was that Boston birds, especially pigeons, don't fear anyone.
WBZ NewsRadio’s James Rojas (@JamesRojasMMJ) reports.