Not so eagle eyed: New study reveals why birds collide with man-made objects

Thursday, March 17, 2011 - 05:10 in Physics & Chemistry

From office block windows to power lines and wind turbines, many species of bird are prone to colliding with large man-made objects, many of which appear difficult not to notice to human eyes. A new study published today in IBIS outlines a new approach to understanding how birds see the world and why they find pylons and turbines so hard to avoid.

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