Phys iconPhysOct 2, 2026

Birdsong tells only part of a forest's story: Evolutionary trees reveal the rest

Birds calling back and forth in the morning make up one of the defining sounds of tropical forests. We're likely to assume that hearing or seeing more types of birds indicates a healthy forest.

Birdsong tells only part of a forest's story: Evolutionary trees reveal the rest

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