Birds became the world's master musicians in order to convey to potential mates, rivals and predators all the important things they have to say, from "Clear off!" to "Come on!" And their songs ...

This story appears in the July 2013 issue of National Geographic magazine. In a bird market in the Mediterranean tourist town of Marsa Matruh, Egypt, I was inspecting cages crowded with wild ...

If you're looking for something to brighten your day, this video that The Green Bird Brigade shared at the end of May will do ...

Songbirds sing intricate songs for mate attraction and territorial defense, which they learn early in life. How do young birds learn how to sing? What controls this complex behavior? Aa Aa Aa The ...

1 Among the countless species that fill the air with music, some birds stand out for their especially melodious and intricate songs.