We know more about birds.
I was thinking you were going to say that studying birds helps us understand the impact of certain events on the global ecosystem. Like if a bird species dies off it could be a sign of bigger problems. Kind of like a macro canary in a coal mine kind of thing. But I guess we study them just for the sake of knowledge, and that's cool too.
Jackdaws or crows?
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Why's that one bird the only one getting fed? Poor other chicks, I bet they're hungry too! SAD !
Also, real actual bird-knowledge question (Boring Chic can answer too):
What is your favorite example of sexual dimorphism in birds? (fucking grackles inspired this question)
So many good examples. Something like this is probably my answer:
Also, real actual bird-knowledge question (Boring Chic can answer too):
What is your favorite example of sexual dimorphism in birds? (fucking grackles inspired this question)
Wilson's Bird of Paradise
What's the deal with mother fucking GRACKLE'S? Those things are seriously in the running for worst creature on planet earth.
Those Austin grackles are fucking relentless