I usually write answers to kids’ science questions early in the morning. I like how it’s so quiet – except for my bird neighbors singing and singing. I asked my friend Jennifer Phillips what’s going ...

They just can't wait to burst out in song. Birds sing loudly in the morning because dawn cues their bodies to start communicating after a silent night. New research shows birds wake up ready to sing, ...

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Many birds become highly vocal around sunrise in a behaviour known as the dawn chorus. Their early morning songs can help with communication, territory defence and attracting mates, particularly ...