If you are among the many who struggle to learn bird songs, start with those species that actually identify themselves; they say their own names. For this we can thank early ornithologists who named ...

Birds are proving a theory Charles Darwin presented decades ago, in which bird communication is something that is both innate ...

Over a decade ago, behavioral ecologist Diane Colombelli-Négrel was wiring superb fairy wrens’ nests to record the birds’ sounds when she noticed something odd. Mother fairy wrens sang while ...

There has been a revolution in birding with the advent of Merlin, a free software that can identify bird images and songs. While Merlin makes plenty of mistakes, it is a remarkable advance, and ...

Last month, I wrote about the common names of birds, and the planned changes to some of those names. In the past, I’ve written about the folk names of birds. But there are also the scientific names of ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Chris Lituma, West Virginia University (THE CONVERSATION) Waking up to the dawn chorus ...

Waking up to the dawn chorus of birds — one of the natural world’s greatest symphonies — is a joy like no other. It’s not surprising that bird-watching has become an increasingly popular hobby. A ...

This is a field book by William LaGrange Ralph detailing the sounds of various birds. Names of birds are given accompanied by descriptions of their calls. No years are recorded, but month dates are ...

Birds don't just sing for beauty, their voices carry messages, warnings, and even regional dialects that reveal a hidden ...

Every pet bird has a personality. Some are quiet observers, while others are social, expressive, and always ready to interact. For many bird lovers, the dream is to hear their feathered companion ...

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 ...