Posted by tranced
Many wild birds are able to imitate the simple ringtones of mobile telephones, German ornithologists report, underscoring the influence of humans on the evolution of birds.
These birds can "sing up to 78 different phrases, and many of the simplest phone ringtones coincide with them," ornithologist Matthias Werner, of the government's bird protection agency, told Tierramérica. "The common titbird (Parus major) can sing 32 different songs," he said.
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Posted by whizkidd
Interesting.. I wonder if we're still talkin about mono tones as i doubt if polyphonic tones are easily learnt.. Although the pattern of tune can be learnt.. But why only phones then? Musics been around for ages..
Posted by Laetitya
Have any of you seen the David Attenborough documentary on lyre birds? I am sure I saw it on youtube, its amazing...they can copy the sound of a camera shutter!
Posted by whizkidd
Searching for that now.
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Posted by tranced
this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuFyqzerHS8
Posted by whizkidd
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Yes.. On my phone with no 3G. Only Edge.
