Watching birds in your backyard during the spring is a fun pastime. If you can't see them, you can still identify them if you ...

As spring begins, so does a fresh song at daybreak, unique to the season. Just before the sun rises, birds start singing their melodies, creating a chirpy symphony. “It's the epitome of spring,” says ...

Singing for Love and Territory Birds sing their hearts out to attract partners. The stronger their song, the more likely they are to find a mate. Female birds listen carefully to pick the best singer.

In my yard in Decatur the other morning, an unseen bird in a shrub belted out something that sounded like, “Drink your teeeee!” I knew immediately that it was an Eastern towhee. Then, a loud “cheerily ...

If you value independent local news, become a sustainer today. Your gift could help unlock a $1M challenge. Ah, the sounds of spring in Southern California — a breeze swishing through the ferns, a ...

A study by the University of Vienna and Anglia Ruskin University challenges this belief. Female birds do sing, and in many ...

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 ...