There are iPhone ringtones that are designed to help bird watchers identify the calls and songs of birds they hear out in the field. While it may seem like merely good intentions for birdwatchers seeking to lure birds for the perfect photo by playing birdsong on their phones, there’s a twist to the story that is worthy of real concern.
Tragically, the apps imitation of the bird songs is so realistic that even the birds are tricked into thinking they are real. The phone’s sound mimics that of rival male birds invading, and the birds are fooled into leaving their nests and their chicks alone without food, and vulnerable to predators.
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Article Source: Daily Mail
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