Being a bird scientist has its challenges, but it's harder to be a black-throated blue warbler. The birds have about a 50 percent chance of surviving year to year. When it comes time for them to nest, ...

For decades, birdsong research focused almost exclusively on males. In many species, however, females also sing. Now a study by researchers from the University of Vienna and Anglia Ruskin University ...

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One rainy morning a week ago, I hear a beautiful bird song that I cannot quite identify. It’s longish, sweet and melodic. From in the bedroom, I glance over at the feeders and there’s the usual ...