TRAFFIC NOISE AFFECTS THE MOVEMENT OF GREAT TIT EMBRYOS IN URBAN ENVIRONMENTS

The escalating intrusion of urban noise into natural habitats has raised concerns about its effect on wildlife, particularly on avian populations. This study investigates the impact of chronic traffic noise on the heart rate of embryonic great tit (Parus major) and explores how exposure influences reproductive success across different habitat types—meadow, forest, lake, and stream. Employing automated recorders and non-invasive physiological monitoring, this research aims to provide insights into the adaptive and maladaptive responses of great tit. to urban noise pollution.