Over a decade ago, behavioral ecologist Diane Colombelli-Négrel was wiring superb fairy wrens’ nests to record the birds’ sounds when she noticed something odd. Mother fairy wrens sang while ...

Scientists have found a trigger for social learning in wild animals. An experiment on great tits has pinpointed a single factor --immigration -- that can cause birds to pay close attention to others, ...

June 12 -- — Babies learn to speak the same way that some birds learn how to sing. Infants don't learn to speak just by imitating the sounds of older humans in their midst, according to new research.

Genetic predispositions guide population-specific song learning in wild birds, shows new research from Stockholm University. By studying adult pied flycatchers that had been translocated as eggs from ...

Honeyguide birds in northern Mozambique learn local human “dialects,” adapting to village-specific calls to guide honey-hunters to wild bees’ nests.

Now is an ideal time to sharpen your bird-identification skills — it's the height of breeding season, and birds in bold plumage are being active. Here are five tips to lead you toward expertise: 1.

Being active is a great way to beat the winter blues -- and learning a new skill can help you embrace the season even further. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ Outdoor Skills Academy ...

If you have ever wanted to learn more about the birds of North America, the Audubon Birds Field Guide app is an excellent way to start. This app is packed with detailed information about more than 750 ...

The Friends of Tigertail Beach will host a free “Breakfast and Birds” from 9 a.m. until 11, Jan. 17 and March 21 at 430 ...