Two New Birds Louder Than Jackhammers Just Dropped
Scientists identified two bird species with calls exceeding 120 decibels, rivaling the white bellbird as the world's loudest birds.
A study published in Evolution measured vocal amplitude across 123 bird species, finding the bare-throated bellbird and red-legged seriema exceed 120 decibels, louder than a jackhammer. Researchers used laser rangefinders and sound level meters to correct amplitude readings for distance. The story is unrelated to cybersecurity or AI.
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The bare-throated bellbird and the red-legged seriema join the white bellbird in the winner’s circle of the loudest birds on Earth, with calls exceeding 120 decibels—louder than a chainsaw or jackhammer.
By Becky Ferreira · 404media.co
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