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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new University of Michigan study shows noise pollution isn't just an annoyance; it may be harming wild birds. A duck stands in ...

A University of Michigan study found noise pollution has a significant negative impact on wild birds. Noise can interfere with mating calls, parent-offspring communication, and predator detection.