Some birds that mimic humans can only say a few words or phrases. For instance, crows in captivity often repeat words like ...

In a series called Close Listening: Decoding Nature Through Sound,Morning Edition has been profiling scientists who explore the natural world by listening to it. But sometimes listening isn't enough — ...

Parrots remain the most well-known talkers in the bird world. Still, they’re not alone. A handful of other species can copy words and everyday sounds with surprising realism, sometimes matching ...

Countless YouTube videos feature pet birds singing and talking to their owners. Although it may seem like simple mimicry, ...

A thousand drones that will ascend to the night skies above Central Park on Saturday are meant to simulate a “murmuration” of birds, but wildlife advocates and a local councilmember say the spectacle ...