In India, an acoustic recording from August 24, 2025 confirms that the nocturnal bird called 'Jerdon's courser' is not ...

Part 1. 'I don't do calls' -- Crossing the sound barrier -- Tone and timpre -- Pitch and frequency -- Rhythm and timing -- Part 2. Put it all together and what have you got? -- Simple calls -- Simple ...

Merlin was on the job at Westwood Hills Nature Center in St. Louis Park one recent day, helping birders identify bird songs. Not Merlin the storied magician, although what was happening could be ...

Brood parasites lay eggs in other species’ nests, forcing the host to raise their offspring. The cost to host species is high ...

Birds don't just sing for beauty, their voices carry messages, warnings, and even regional dialects that reveal a hidden ...

If you’ve ever been out in the New Zealand wilderness, you might have heard a distinctive, low-frequency tone. It sounds less like an animal than the kick on an electronic drum machine. A look through ...

When Alison Kondler imitates a raven, you’d be forgiven for thinking a real raven just popped on the phone call. Not only is the Denver Audubon master birder a font of knowledge, she can create jaw- ...

Powerful owls prey on possums, and even koalas, but local bird watchers are excited by the discovery of new pairs in South Australia.