NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Matthew Medler of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology about the best bird sounds of 2025 from their vast collection of recordings, and why their selections made the list.

March is a great time of year for people across the United States. The snow begins to melt, temperatures rise, and many birds ...

Researchers conducted a global study of the factors that influence bird sounds, using more than 100,000 audio recordings from around the world. Birds make sounds to communicate, whether to find a ...

Birds are the master vocalists of the animal kingdom. They can make a remarkable variety of sounds. But why is a barred owl more of a baritone, while a cedar waxwing is a soprano? And what influences ...

Birds are highly intelligent, emotionally responsive creatures that rely on sensory stimulation to thrive. While nutrition, space, and social interaction are often prioritised, sound enrichment ...

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