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

Some birds that mimic humans can only say a few words or phrases. For instance, crows in captivity often repeat words like ...

On January 21, 2026, in Beijing, a video recorded a chubby cat resting inside its bed. A sudden bird-like sound caught the cat’s attention. The cat immediately got up, opened its mouth, and began ...

Mosquitoes transmit several pathogens of public health importance, including malaria, dengue, chikungunya and Zika. These ...

The nightingale may look small, but its song carries through the forest, turning a quiet moment into something unforgettable. Trump family business files for trademark rights on any airports using the ...

When a bird sings, it is not performing for us. It is speaking to the world it belongs to. — David Abram In Act 3, Scene 5 of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, the lovers spend the night together after ...

The Florida House has passed a bill to make the American flamingo the official state bird. Florida's current state bird, the mockingbird, is also the state bird for 4 other states. The bill also ...

Australian Antarctic Program scientists say virus on Heard Island has spread to new species Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam ...

Avian enthusiasts around the world will identify and count birds from February 13 through February 16 as part of a massive community science project If you're enjoying this article, consider ...

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Study finds that the mass extinction caused by an asteroid about 66 million years ago led to critical changes in bird genomes that ultimately sparked the incredibly diversity living birds. Shortly ...

Bihar is facing renewed concern over avian influenza outbreak. According to IANS reports, around 6,000 chickens were culled in Patna after avian influenza was confirmed at the Poultry Research and ...