Learn how to create amazing bird whistle sounds using just a PVC pipe in this easy-to-follow DIY guide! With simple materials and a little creativity, you'll be able to make your own bird call whistle ...

The scotch is once again flowing at the former Birds of a Feather in Fells Point as a new pub with a nod to Irish roots takes ...

In 1799, during his explorations along the Orinoco River, German naturalist Alexander von Humboldt “stayed with a local ...

Sophisticated birdsong follows strict grammatical rules, much like human sentences. But what happens when birds can’t hear ...

Enslaved griots were the originators of the tales of Bre’r Rabbit, sharing adapted West African fables after long days working. "This is Black history," says one historian.

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Matthew Medler of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology about the best bird sounds of 2025 from their vast collection of recordings, and why their selections made the list.

Sunrise comes early this time of year. Its gentle fingers reach out while most of us are still wrapped in the warm blanket of deep sleep. A small bird is one of the first to respond to these early ...

Lawmakers considered the goldfinch. Kids liked the scarlet tanager best. The whole thing took more than three decades.

Arizona's state bird fends for itself against predators in the desert, making its home in prickly plants. Here's what to know ...

One of our first spring arrivals will be the colorful hooded orioles. The crisp fluorescent yellow and jet black of the males ...

When these waves are converted into audio signals, scientists have found them to sound similar to birds chirping. Schematic showing occurrence of chorus waves (Chengming Liu et al., Nature (2025 ...