Researchers hope restoring the original song will improve breeding prospects for birds released into the wild ...

Discover the yellowhammer, a wild bird singing in its natural habitat. Suspected triple-murderer spotted in remote area by police The breakthrough that could stop arthritis and diabetes in their ...

Discover the brain science behind how birds learn to sing, from song nuclei to social cues and critical learning windows.

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 ...

Most of us have heard the phrase "it takes a village" when it comes to childcare. This age-old saying holds true for some songbirds, and a new study has found that this "village" has evolutionary ...

Spending time in nature is important for your mental health. But studies show that even just listening to birds singing can ease symptoms of anxiety and depression. A European robin, Erithacus ...

An Indonesian songbird once nearly extinct in the wild, the Bali starling, is making a comeback through community-led conservation on Nusa Penida and beyond. Strict law enforcement and captive ...

Associate Professor of Wildlife and Fisheries Resources, West Virginia University Waking up to the dawn chorus of birds – one of the natural world’s greatest symphonies – is a joy like no other. It is ...