Urban finches are better problem solvers than rural ones

House finches based in North American cities and town are better at solving problems than rural ones. Researchers investigated how increased urbanization and human presence affects the behavior and foraging habits of birds. The findings suggests that city birds have become used to humans, but rural birds have not, so they perceive humans as threatening, interfering with their ability to problem solve. The house finch (Haemorhous mexicanus) is a songbird native to the desert areas of North America. It's found in urban and rural areas in Mexico, as well as the southwestern United States.