Like humans who can instantly tell which friend or relative is calling by the timbre of the person's voice, zebra finches have a near-human capacity for language mapping. If songbirds could appear on ...

As a newcomer, should you first learn by looking for birds or listening for them? "You can choose which aspects of observing birds brings you the most joy," says Ken Elkins, community conservation ...

Imagine being able to watch musical notes flying through the air as your favorite relaxing song plays gently through the breeze. In a sense, scientists are one step closer to being able to make ...

Birds don't just sing for beauty, their voices carry messages, warnings, and even regional dialects that reveal a hidden ...

Immerse yourself in the soothing symphony of spring with our captivating video, "Spring Sounds! Chirping Birds & Nature." Experience the calming melodies of chirping birds set against the backdrop of ...

Scientists listened to birds from around the world. By Laura Baisas Published Jan 10, 2025 1:33 PM EST Deposit Photos Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 ...

Over a decade ago, behavioral ecologist Diane Colombelli-Négrel was wiring superb fairy wrens’ nests to record the birds’ sounds when she noticed something odd. Mother fairy wrens sang while ...

Scientists brought to life the silent, sleeping songs of two great kiskadees. Andrej Chudý via Flickr under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 DEED While birds are fast asleep, their brains remain active, firing off ...