You’ve got a lot of options to choose from when it comes to picking out the right bird for your home. Do you prefer a bird who will sing or whistle, or would you rather a pet that will talk? Talking ...

Teaching a bird to talk is one of the most rewarding experiences for bird owners. While not every species can mimic human speech, many parrots and companion birds are capable of learning words and ...

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.

Birds are known for their beautiful songs, but can different bird species actually “talk” to each other? Research suggests that birds can understand and respond to the calls of other species, ...