“In the spring, a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love,” the saying goes. The same may be said of birds. That’s because spring is when most birds turn to family obligations—they mate, ...

Discover the yellowhammer, a wild bird singing in its natural habitat. Senate Democrats block government funding bill for 13th time NATO intercepts Russian spy plane with transponder turned off ...

The dawn chorus of birdsong has inspired poets and nature lovers for thousands of years, but the reason why birds all over the world start the day this way is an enduring mystery. Now, a series of ...

Not all birds sing, but those that do — some several thousand species — do it a lot. All over the world, as soon as light filters over the horizon, songbirds launch their serenades. They sing to ...

Why birds sing intensely in a dawn chorus during the early morning has long been debated. Evidence gathered from observing birds in the wild offers a fresh perspective on what might drive this ...

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

All you Brandi Carlile fans with little ones at home—and maybe those who don’t—tune in to Sesame Street for a chance to see her sing a song about nature with Big Bird and Mr. Snuffleupagus. The ...

Spending time in nature is important for your mental health. But studies show that even just listening to birds singing can ease symptoms of anxiety and depression. A European robin, Erithacus ...