Urbanization is rapidly transforming natural habitats and poses growing challenges for wildlife. One lesser-known consequence ...

The scientific community is showing that birds are indeed singing less frequently and at softer volumes.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mountain chickadees are unusual in having more complex calls than songs. Vladimir Pravosudov I approach a flock of mountain ...

Chickens can't speak, but they can definitely make themselves heard. Most people who have visited a poultry farm will recall chicken vocalization – the technical term for clucking and squawking – as a ...

Not all pet birds have the physical or cognitive ability to learn songs, and understanding the difference can help owners set realistic expectations. For example, vocal learning species—including ...

Birds are the master vocalists of the animal kingdom. They can make a remarkable variety of sounds. But why is a barred owl more of a baritone, while a cedar waxwing is a soprano? And what influences ...

We've all had a bad night's sleep, with a snoring partner, a crying baby or neighbors having too much fun. Sleep disturbances are common and have unpleasant consequences the day after, including ...

Foreward, by K. Z. Lorenz.--Tonal quality of bird sounds, by P. Marler.--Experimental studies in the ontogeny of avian vocalizations, by M. Konishi and F. Nottebohm.--Song as a reinforcer, by J. G.

The more you know about bird song, the more you’re apt to be fascinated by this well-known ritual of spring. We all know spring is a prime time to hear birds. These bird sounds can range from a ...