Published in Science · View the paper (DOI)
A new study finds that birds are singing for longer periods of time due to light pollution, with prolonged vocalizations averaging 50 minutes. The research analyzed over 500 bird species and found that those exposed to more light have the most significant impact from light pollution.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Light pollution makes birds across the world sing for longer each day American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) · Aug 21, 2025 · first to report
- SIU research finds birds in light polluted areas stay up late Southern Illinois University Carbondale · Aug 21, 2025