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.

The song of the Savi's Warbler sounds like a strange insect buzzing. These birds live near European lakes, ponds, and rivers, just above the water's surface. During nesting season, males perch on ...

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 ...

Discover the brain science behind how birds learn to sing, from song nuclei to social cues and critical learning windows.

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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 ...