Miata Mailing List: March 1996, Message #144
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   From: Tehdoi@aol.com
Subject: Red, the One True Color - for the birds?
   Date: Sun, 3 Mar 1996 17:16:28 -0500

"Red is the one True Color", Phredd the Red

Hmmm. The Chicago Tribune auto column was asked by a reader why
his red car seemed to be targeted by birds. They in turn asked Anita
Cramm, bird curator at the Lincoln Park Zoo. "Red does affect their
behavior", she says. "Red is a color used for courtship and will
enhance mating." 

So, if the birds are feeling frisky, should we hide the women and
children and the red car? "Draw your own conclusions", replies Cramm.

T.

-source Chcago Tribune 3-3-96.  Article paraphrased, but still in context.