FOR THE BIRDS, or not ???
When it comes to wild research an example can follow with the work of Schell et al. This research is not for the birds, it is for equity among neighborhoods. Findings (?) account for the loss of bird variety being in relationship or correlation with certain humxn populations. Sapiens equality directly affects the birds. Schell et al. report that “Luxury effects extend beyond primary producers, with recent studies suggesting that colonization, species richness, and abundance of birds are related to neighborhood wealth” and “Other studies in Phoenix, Arizona similarly found that bird diversity was greatest in parks and residential yards situated in high-income neighborhoods” Somehow the environment in poorer neighborhood and urban areas are directly related to emissions and pollution therefore bird populations are caused to decline and variety of birds is diminished. Don’t let this bring a smile to your face. Could this research be representative of many cities’ populations? Is this really reliable and valid research? Can one be sure that these correlations are in fact realistically researched or contrived? Who would want to research bird populations and variety in different neighborhoods? Apparently, the ecological humanities have found the research niche, but is it for the birds?
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