Why and how birdsong differs across the world—and the eight motifs that tie them together

Birdsong carries meaning across open space, helping birds attract mates, defend territory and communicate with rivals. While ...
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Birds Build Their Songs Using Just Eight Musical Elements, Study Finds

A new analysis reveals that songbirds across the world mix and match the same whistles, trills, and other acoustic motifs to create their diverse tunes.

Hrishikesh Hirway writes songs to keep his mother's memory alive

On Wild Card, famous guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Musician and podcast host Hrishikesh Hirway talks about paying attention to the miracle of being ...
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The Bird That Makes Its Own Drumstick to Attract a Mate

When we think of wild animals, we don’t typically think of their engineering abilities. However, some animals make their own tools specifically to make music! After creating their instruments from ...