Human activity forces Himalayan monal to change its voice

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• Human activity is changing the way a striking Himalayan bird lives and communicates, according to two recent studies by Indian researchers.
• Researchers found that growing tourism, infrastructure development and noise pollution are putting increasing pressure on the bird and its habitat.
• The findings suggest that the bird may increasingly be forced towards higher elevations as temperatures rise and human activity expands into alpine meadows.

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Human activity is changing the way a striking Himalayan bird lives and communicates, according to two recent studies by Indian researchers.

The Himalayan monal, known for the male’s bright green, blue and copper feathers, is deeply connected to the culture and identity of the Himalayan region. It is the state bird of Uttarakhand in India and the national bird of Nepal.

Researchers found that growing tourism, infrastructure development and noise pollution are putting increasing pressure on the bird and its habitat.