When a bird repeats a melody or mimics a sound, it may seem like simple imitation. In reality, bird singing is a sophisticated process driven by advanced brain functions. Scientists studying bird ...

DURHAM, N.C. – Though they perch far apart on the avian family tree, birds with the ability to learn songs use similar brain structures to sing their tunes. Neurobiologists at Duke University Medical ...

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Bird song learning is a model system for studying the general principles of learning, but attempts to draw parallels between learning in birds and mammals have been difficult ...

Every pet bird has a personality. Some are quiet observers, while others are social, expressive, and always ready to interact. For many bird lovers, the dream is to hear their feathered companion ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. GrrlScientist writes about evolution, ecology, behavior and health. But one thing that Mozart probably never knew about his ...

A wetland near Qinghai Lake in Qinghai province is a sanctuary for many water birds. ZHOU KAIXU/FOR CHINA DAILY On the afternoon of May 27, in a meeting room at a hotel in Gangca county, Qinghai ...

With chatbots like ChatGPT making a splash, machine learning is playing an increasingly prominent role in our lives. For many of us, it's been a mixed bag. We rejoice when our Spotify For You playlist ...