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Study Reveals Light Pollution Extends Birdsong by 50 Minutes
11/15/2025
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- A new study finds light pollution makes birds sing longer, about 50 minutes daily.
- Researchers Neil Gilbert and Brent Pease analyzed data from 583 bird species.
- The increase is strongest during breeding season and for birds with larger eyes.
- Implications are uncertain; extra singing could disrupt sleep or aid foraging, showing unintended lighting effects.
