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Startled Pigeons Whistle With Their Wings

Posted by  Michael Reilly  Wed Sep 2, 2009 11:53 AM ET   |   0

Startled pigeons give off a shrill, rattling whistle when they take flight that signals the flock to scatter, according to a new study. A specially-evolved wing feather seems to be the noise-maker, vibrating to sound the alarm. Read more

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