Jackdaw chicks listen to adults to learn about predators
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March 4, 2026
Jackdaw chicks learn about predators by listening to adults, new research shows. Scientists played recordings of predator calls to chicks in their nests—and paired the sounds with either adult jackdaw "alarm" calls or "contact" calls that indicate no danger.
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Originally published on Phys.org on 3/4/2026