Study Reveals Why Some Birdsongs Sound Better to Us

A new study has found that certain birdsongs are more pleasing to human ears. Researchers had over 80 participants rate the pleasantness of songs from 123 European bird species. They discovered that higher-pitched and more complex calls tend to be the most beautiful. This research helps us understand how nature can be appreciated through sound.

Based on reporting from Smithsonian Magazine. Read the original story →