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Acoustic environment may explain why some bird songs outlast others (phys.org)
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From melodic morning choruses to territorial songs that echo through forests and grasslands, birds rely on vocalizations to communicate, attract mates and defend valuable habitat. For songbirds, these vocal displays are not simply inherited instincts. Like human language, many bird songs are learned through a complex process of listening, imitation and practice.

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[–] Shortrib@lemmy.world 1 points 13 hours ago

I’m no bird expert but enjoy using apps that catalog bird sounds. There are definitely regional differences in the songs. Maybe this partly explains that.