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April 20, 2016

George Mason University biologist David Luther in the field, recording white-crowned sparrow songs.

George Mason University biologist David Luther in the field, recording white-crowned sparrow songs. Understanding how these birds alter their communication in an urban environment could help us better understand how all species exist in urban settings.

Credit: Sebastian Kennerknecht


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