Urbanization is rapidly transforming natural habitats and poses growing challenges for wildlife. One lesser-known consequence is its potential impact on bird song, which plays a crucial role in ...

That serendipitous experience sparked my quest to understand how songbirds shape sound and why birdsong affects us so deeply.

For the Bachman’s sparrow, whether a song is passed to the next generation could depend, in part, on the wind and trees. By K. R. Callaway In the flatwoods of South Florida, tiny brown birds emerge ...

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Birdsong across thousands of species is comprised of a combination of the same eight building-block sounds, according to a new study that offers fresh insights into one of nature’s most enduring ...

Genetic predispositions guide population-specific song learning in wild birds, shows new research from Stockholm University. By studying adult pied flycatchers that had been translocated as eggs from ...

In birds, singing behaviors play a critical role in mating and territory defense. Although birdsong can signal individual quality and personality, very few studies have explored the relationship ...

To mark International Dawn Chorus day we asked wildlife experts to make their case for why their favourite songbird deserves your vote. We hope their words will inspire you to step outside and soak up ...