Did you know that birds make unique sounds for different situations? In the wild, it can be difficult for us to tell one call ...

Parrots, renowned for their mimicry, not only have the ability to imitate a variety of sounds but they also possess unique voices of their own, according to a new study A wild monk parakeet ...

A sample of parrots living with humans showed the ability to correlate names with individuals, but also to use proper names in ways humans typically don't. Like many animals, parrots make sounds that ...

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 ...

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.