Birds understand many sounds around them, from mates to alarms, and this hidden skill may hint at how human language first ...

For decades, scientists have known that only a few groups of birds—songbirds, parrots, and hummingbirds—can learn to produce ...

The W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary is hosting a special storytime event for families. Local author Buffy Silverman will read her book, “Starlight Symphony,” from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, in the ...

The song of the Savi's Warbler sounds like a strange insect buzzing. These birds live near European lakes, ponds, and rivers, just above the water's surface. During nesting season, males perch on ...

Part 1. 'I don't do calls' -- Crossing the sound barrier -- Tone and timpre -- Pitch and frequency -- Rhythm and timing -- Part 2. Put it all together and what have you got? -- Simple calls -- Simple ...

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