Why do birds chirp and sing?

One of the best parts of spending time outside is listening to all the different beautiful bird calls. It’s like nature’s symphony! But why do birds sing and chirp so much? We asked naturalist and science communicator Lucy Lapwing to help us find the answer.

One of the best parts of spending time outside is listening to all the different beautiful bird calls. It’s like nature’s symphony! But why do birds sing and chirp so much? We asked naturalist and science communicator Lucy Lapwing to help us find the answer.
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