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Review explores how birds can stay slim, even when they overeat

Phys.org - Tue 18 Sep 18

Noticing that songbirds, such as finches, never seem to get fat despite overeating at bird feeders, London environmental biologist Lewis Halsey wondered whether the amount of energy birds put ...

How birds stay slim even when they overeat

ZME Science - Tue 18 Sep 18

It's not only about what you eat -- it's also about how you use that food.

It's not over until the fat BIRD sings! Scientist finds that musical avians control metabolic rate

Daily Mail - Tue 18 Sep 18

Dr Lewis Halsey from the University of Roehampton was watching a small gathering of finches peruse the stocks of his London garden when he wondered why songbirds never appear to be overweight. ...

Why songbirds can overeat and not get fat

UPI - Tue 18 Sep 18

Songbirds living near bird feeders have access to an unlimited supply of food, and yet, they never seem to gain weight.

How birds can stay slim, even when they overeat

ScienceDaily - Tue 18 Sep 18

Noticing that songbirds never seem to get fat despite overeating at bird feeders, environmental biologists wondered whether the amount of energy birds put into singing, fidgeting, or exercising ...