Articles for tag: Bioacoustics, Bird Behavior, Birds, Ornithology

A singing wren bird perched on a post.

Why Do Birds Sing? The Science Behind Their Beautiful Melodies

Suhail Ahmed

Just before sunrise, when streets are still empty and windows are dark, an invisible concert starts above our heads. Sparrows, robins, thrushes, and wrens launch into layered, intricate songs that sound almost improvised but are anything but random. For centuries, people assumed these melodies were simply expressions of joy or signs of a “happy” nature. ...

green corals under water

10 American Reefs Where Coral “Talks” Through Sound – New Research

Suhail Ahmed

  Every night, the ocean turns into a living radio, and coral reefs are the stations most worth tuning in to. Scientists are learning that healthy reefs broadcast a rich soundscape – crackles from snapping shrimp, grunts from courting fish, and subtle pops linked to photosynthesis and feeding – that helps guide marine life home. ...