Male blue birds lose interest in fading females, study finds

PARIS (AFP) – Not unlike some among their human counterparts, male blue tits lose interest when their mates’ beauty starts fading, staying out longer and neglecting their offspring, a report said Monday.

Scientists who dulled the bright blue head tinge that crowns the female of the species, subsequently noticed the males skulking off for more alone time and making fewer trips to feed their chicks.

“It seems that they stay around, but not in the nest,“ study co-author Matteo Griggio told AFP.

“Probably they take a rest… It is not a joke, probably they keep some energy, maybe for the next breeding season?“