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Why some birds seem to be developing a cigarette habit

A new study adds evidence for why urban birds are putting cigarette butts in their nests, at least in one species. Darwin’s finches in the Galápagos, house finches in Mexico and song thrushes in New Zealand have all developed a curious habit: They put cigarette butts in their nests. Some songbirds in Britain are even nesting in outdoor ashtrays. A new study adds ... [4248 chars]

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