In an avian version of "Can you hear me now?," researchers have discovered that city birds sing at a higher pitch than country birds not only to penetrate the low-frequency roar of urban life, but ...

Brum and his colleagues observed the birds in Yorkshire Dales National Park in northwest England. They used a telescope or ...

Researchers have some new evidence about what makes birds make so much noise early in the morning, and it's not for some of the reasons they previously thought. For decades, a dominant theory about ...

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 ...

Early birds are starting to sing even earlier because of artificial light pollution—but it’s not clear if they’re actually losing sleep. The study used data from BirdWeather, a research platform using ...

Light pollution makes birds work overtime. A behavioral analysis of nearly 600 bird species suggests that light pollution from human development can lengthen the time birds spend singing by nearly an ...

Songbirds are being entered into high-stakes singing competitions across the country, and conservationists say protected species are in danger. Credit... Supported by By Richard C. Paddock Photographs ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Mike McGrann has a good ear. He can identify a bird just by ...

Before sunrise, birds begin to sing. But now, they’re starting earlier and finishing later—thanks to us. A new study published in Sciencefinds that artificial light is shifting birds’ daily routines ...