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Two Main Types Of Bird Sounds
- Birds use two main sound types: longer, complex songs and shorter, simple calls.
- Songs and calls serve different purposes like mating displays versus alarms or contact.
Why Birds Sing Beyond Words
- Songs concentrate around breeding season to attract mates and defend territory.
- Some birds also sing off-season either to practice or because singing is intrinsically rewarding.
Learning Song Is Like Baby Babbling
- Some species are born with innate songs while many songbirds must learn theirs.
- Young birds listen, babble, and practice their songs much like human babies learn language.