Birds have long been admired for their vibrant colors and melodious songs, but some species take things to the next level ...

A pair of zebra finches. Source: slowmotiongli, via iStock Photo. Noise pollution is widespread, encroaching into more wild places and impacting animals in myriad ways. Research shows that human-made ...

A loud environment can have a negative effect on a bird's ability to hear, as well as creating physical and behavioral issues. Humans are a noisy species. Think about our amplified music, our cars and ...

Baby birds may be negatively affected by the noise of traffic, even when still inside their eggs. This marks the first study that has explored the effects of traffic noise on baby birds when their ...

Traffic noise is disrupting how tiny Australian birds communicate and defend their territories. Human-made sounds are ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Birds often come with a lot of screeching and squawking, and if you prefer ...

Traffic noise leads to inaccuracies and delays in the development of song learning in young birds. They also suffer from a suppressed immune system, which is an indicator of chronic stress. A new ...