On July 23, French researchers published a large study in the journal Science. The analysis of more than 116,000 passerine songs around the world reveals that the diversity of bird singing is based on only eight acoustic motifs.
Using more than 100,000 recordings, researchers have identified the eight basic patterns (including trills and whistles) in which the sparrows pick up to build their songs.
On July 23, French researchers published a large study in the journal Science. The analysis of more than 116,000 passerine songs around the world reveals that the diversity of bird singing is based on only eight acoustic motifs.