Why and how birdsong differs across the world—and the eight motifs that tie them together

Birdsong carries meaning across open space, helping birds attract mates, defend territory and communicate with rivals. While ...
The Conversation

Do birds have accents? The fascinating regional differences in birdsong

Birds sing the most around an hour before dawn, when the air is at its stillest. Theoretically, this enables sounds to travel further, making song up to 20 times more effective than if sung at midday.
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Songs of Oregon birds inspire Renegade Opera concert

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Get your binoculars ready as you take in the beautiful sounds of Oregon’s birds at a special outdoor concert this summer. ‘Bird Songs of Opera’ is an outdoor recital by ...
The New York Times

How to Bring a Bird’s Song Back From the Edge of Extinction

In a new study, wild regent honeyeaters became vocal tutors, teaching their disappearing song to birds in a captive breeding program. By Emily Anthes Regent honeyeaters were once abundant in the ...