From chirps to ‘hellos’: Why some birds talk like people

Some birds that mimic humans can only say a few words or phrases. For instance, crows in captivity often repeat words like ...
Forbes

Parrots Mimic Sounds, Yet They Still Recognize Each Other’s Voices — How?

Parrots, renowned for their mimicry, not only have the ability to imitate a variety of sounds but they also possess unique voices of their own, according to a new study A wild monk parakeet ...

Your Bird Isn’t Just Copying You — The Brain Science Behind How Birds Learn to Sing

Countless YouTube videos feature pet birds singing and talking to their owners. Although it may seem like simple mimicry, ...
Los Angeles Times

Birdwatching includes bird-listening. How to connect with nature by recording birdsong

If you were old enough to buy CDs in the ’90s, you may remember listening stations at superstores that featured music by some of nature’s noisiest creatures: birds. These CDs blended classical music ...