From high streets to beaches us Brits are watched the moment we dare crack open a bit of scran in public, not by ‘Big Brother’ but beady eyes locking in for crumbs, or worse, more.
When Brits think about the most annoying birds out there, seagulls and pigeons will be on everyone’s minds but one is certainly more like gulls have everything their way. Pigeons have spent a long time as the second-best winged street scavenger, but there’s hope for them yet.
Despite being beaten for size by seagulls, the latest technology reckons there’s hope around the corner for the ‘rat of the skies’ – but they’ll have to be smart. While this isn’t known for being their forte, two tactics in particular could, in the words of Artificial Intelligence, give the the pigeon the edge over seagulls.
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Seagulls, frequently discussed as psychos by your Daily Star, are in many cases whopping animals, able to out-muscle poor little pigeons – but there are two ways they can get one over on their rivals.
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Google’s Gemini said: “If the pigeon can catch the seagull off guard, it might stand a chance of escaping with the food.
“If there’s a whole flock of pigeons defending their food source, they could potentially overwhelm a lone seagull.”
Despite this, the odds still aren’t looking great for the little fellas, with seagulls trumping them pretty much across the board when it comes to finding grub, Gemini said.
“Seagulls are generally bigger and stronger than pigeons. For example, a Great Black-backed Gull can have a wingspan of up to 6 feet, whereas a pigeon’s wingspan is only around 3 feet. This size difference translates to more powerful pecks and sharper talons.”
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We’re not sure what kind of pigeons Gemini has been hanging around with, but the idea of pigeons with three-foot wings doesn’t sound great.
It continued: “Seagulls are known for their aggressive behaviour, especially when it comes to food. They’ll readily dive-bomb and harass other birds to steal their meals. Pigeons, on the other hand, are more timid and less likely to put up a strong fight.
“If the fight is near water, the seagull has a clear advantage. They’re excellent swimmers and can take the food underwater, making it difficult for the pigeon to retrieve.”
This means that, “Overall…, the seagull’s larger size, aggressive nature, and potential habitat advantage give it a significant edge in a fight for food,” but there are some openings for the little fellas to win out over the psycho birds if they play their cards right.
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