Sneaky Thieves Steal Hair From Foxes, Raccoons, Dogs, Even You. (Annie Roth for the NYT.)

 

Professor Torkildson has studied the wild life of Provo Utah for years. His conclusion: There isn't any.

"It’s simple: Mammals have hair or fur. Birds want it."

'Kleptotrichy' is the handle

used when birds begin to vandal

hair from off the human head

for their nesty comfy bed.

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Titmice swoop down on the brow

of a blonde or any frau,

plucking strands with bold resolve

for an aerie to evolve.

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And the black cap chickadee

will also do hair thievery.

From a dog or wild raccoon --

its heists are never picayune.

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So beware when you're outdoors;

those little birds can be raptors.

Snatching such a hairy ration

just to have some insulation!