Birds use their calls to communicate, but some species are exceptionally loud, so much that their chirps, squawks, and calls can surprise or even overwhelm us. From colorful tropical parrots to ...

If the sound of soothing ocean waves, thunderstorms, or birds chirping helps you fall asleep or wake up, then an alarm clock that can play natural noises is a sleep essential. But, there’s a ...

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.

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Scientists show that squirrels have one ear tuned to the chatter of birds, and act on what they learn from eavesdropping. By James Gorman It will come as no surprise to squirrel lovers — and haters, ...

irds. For many people, their chirping and singing is the soundtrack of summer. Some 280 bird species have been observed in El Paso County, and many of them like to call our backyards home. And many of ...

From the Amazon to our homes, certain bird species possess surprisingly loud voices. The Nanday Conure tops the list, reaching a staggering 155 decibels. Other notable loudmouths include Moluccan ...