Many songbirds learn their songs early in life from a role model. In the absence of an appropriate tutor, they develop an improvised song that often lacks the species-typical song structure. However, ...

For some kinds of birds, learning to sing is as much a part of growing up as learning to talk is for human children. They listen to their parents and other adults, memorize, imitate, practice, and in ...

Canaries are among the most popular pet birds. Their bright plumage and especially their clear, melodic song have made them cherished companions for generations. It’s all the more concerning for many ...