Birds can tell if you are watching them -- because they are watching you

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A starling (Sturnus vulgaris) Photo by Theo Webb
A starling (Sturnus vulgaris) Photo by Theo Webb

In humans, the eyes are said to be the ‘window to the soul’, conveying much about a person’s emotions and intentions. New research demonstrates for the first time that birds also respond to a human’s gaze.


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