(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Chris Lituma, West Virginia University (THE CONVERSATION) Waking up to the dawn chorus ...

When you’re birding by ear, you use the same skills as when you’re recognizing music; listening to sounds, patterns, changes ...

These are those meddlesome songs that won't leave your brain, even after you ask. I think ear worm songs generally are good songs but -- sometimes are just too good with a melody or whatever might ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Many bird species are the expert wooers of ...

As we roll into another month of self-isolation and social distancing, many of us are feeling stagnant, uninspired, or just plain worried about the future. And while it might even feel hot enough to ...

Lester has had a great September! Not only was he named the principal anchor of "Dateline NBC"; he's also the star of a new amusing song tribute from New York City radio hosts Scott and Todd."Scott ...

Think about a song that’s gotten stuck in your head. Maybe it’s Vanilla Ice’s “Ice Ice Baby,” the State Farm theme song, or, ...

Waking up to the dawn chorus of birds – one of the natural world’s greatest symphonies – is a joy like no other. It is not surprising that bird-watching has become an increasingly popular hobby. A ...

Many bird species are the expert wooers of the animal kingdom, courting mates with melodic love songs and grand displays of affection. The bellbird isn't one of them. It prefers to blare its ...