Posted by: Sandy Steinman | October 15, 2014

Mercury Contamination Changes Bird Songs

National Geographic wrote about how mercury from contaminated rivers alters bird songs. Mercury is a potent toxin that disrupts  brains, can change birds’ behavior and kill their chicks. Birds sing to attract mates and create territory. When their songs change both these abilities are impacted.

Read story at: Wild Birds’ Songs, Feather Colors Changed by Mercury Contamination.


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