Mike Kennedy
Elite Member
- Joined
- Sep 28, 2003
- Professional Status
- Certified Residential Appraiser
- State
- New York
Researchers for the Massachusetts
Turnpike Authority found over 200 dead crows near greater
Boston recently,and there was concern that they may have
died from Avian Flu. A BirdPathologist examined the
remains of all the crows, and,to everyone's relief,
confirmed the problem was definitely NOT Avian
Flu. The cause of death appeared to
be vehicular impacts. However, during the detailed
analysis it was noted that varying colors of paints appeared
on the bird's beaks and claws. By analyzing these paint
residues it was determined that 98% of the crows had been
killed by impact with trucks, while only 2% were killed by
an impact with a car. MTA then hired an
Ornithological Behaviorist to determine if there was a cause
for the disproportionate percentages of truck kills versus
car kills. The Ornithological Behaviorist
very quickly concluded the cause: When crows eat road kill, they
always have a look-out crow in a nearby tree to warn of
impending danger. They discovered that while all
the lookout crows could shout "Cah", not a single
one could shout "Truck."
Turnpike Authority found over 200 dead crows near greater
Boston recently,and there was concern that they may have
died from Avian Flu. A BirdPathologist examined the
remains of all the crows, and,to everyone's relief,
confirmed the problem was definitely NOT Avian
Flu. The cause of death appeared to
be vehicular impacts. However, during the detailed
analysis it was noted that varying colors of paints appeared
on the bird's beaks and claws. By analyzing these paint
residues it was determined that 98% of the crows had been
killed by impact with trucks, while only 2% were killed by
an impact with a car. MTA then hired an
Ornithological Behaviorist to determine if there was a cause
for the disproportionate percentages of truck kills versus
car kills. The Ornithological Behaviorist
very quickly concluded the cause: When crows eat road kill, they
always have a look-out crow in a nearby tree to warn of
impending danger. They discovered that while all
the lookout crows could shout "Cah", not a single
one could shout "Truck."