I usually write answers to kids’ science questions early in the morning. I like how it’s so quiet – except for my bird neighbors singing and singing. I asked my friend Jennifer Phillips what’s going ...

Explore why birds sing in the morning. Discover the biological factors behind their vibrant morning chorus and joyful songs.

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We’ve reached the delightful time of year in Indiana when you can open your windows at night. The cool evening breeze induces a trance-like sleep. Around 6 a.m., as the ambient light replaces the ...

Many of the birds that awaken us each morning learn their melodious songs the same way that humans learn a dialect — from parents and neighbors. But to most biologists, learning songs through mimicry ...

IF every bird has his vocation, as a poetical French writer suggests, that of the American robin must be to inspire cheerfulness and contentment in men. His joyous “ Cheer up! cheer up ! Cheery ! Be ...

One rainy morning a week ago, I hear a beautiful bird song that I cannot quite identify. It’s longish, sweet and melodic. From in the bedroom, I glance over at the feeders and there’s the usual ...