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How can a tiny Winter Wren sing so many sounds so loudly?

What can I do about a bird that sings all night long outside my window?

I've been hearing beautiful bird songs every morning since spring, but suddenly I'm not hearing birds at all! What happened to them?

Why are Blue Jays far more noisy in fall than earlier in the summer?

What is the most beautiful bird song in North America?

Do bird songs have frequencies higher than humans can hear?

Do parent and baby birds recognize each other's songs or calls?

Which birds are the best mimics?

Why do some birds mimic the sounds of other species?