Imagine peering into your backyard and spotting a creature whose ancestors once thundered across ancient landscapes alongside ...

"They can use this as a tool to find out how the birds are 'feeling,' whether their needs are being met and what their mental make-up is based on the vocalizations. They listen to the actual chicken ...

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.