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We and our partners process data to: Actively scan device characteristics for identification. The reason for this difference is primarily the result of their nocturnal lifestyle. Mockingbirds, hooting owls , Whip-Poor-Wills and Nightingales are just a few examples of these nocturnal birds that sing at night. While bird song does not specifically act as a warning of danger, it can be used as an indicator of relative safety. This also means that if you suddenly notice a dramatic decrease of bird song, this could be telling you that danger is moving in.
These generalized shifts in song volume can also happen in conjunction with extreme weather or loud noises like airplanes. Therefore, we have to of course include the possibility that some birds may also sometimes sing just for the pleasure of it. It is well researched that singing is a very healthy activity for humans.
Maybe they have fun exploring their voices and making a variety of sounds with their double voiceboxes. Birds closer to urban areas can also trick us into thinking someone is honking their horn at us, or an emergency vehicle is coming. There could be a real survival benefit to birds simply enjoying the production of their songs and experimenting with how they produce each note.
Birds can borrow songs from other birds. Some species will gradually add songs and sound to their repertoire. These new sounds can make their song more complex and thus enticing more mates. Birds sing for a variety of reasons, but mostly it all comes down to territorial or mating reasons. Different songs can hold various messages for other birds, such as potential mates or rivals.
These meanings can also change depending on the time of day, and the species of bird. I hope this inspires you to listen more closely to the variety of bird songs that resound throughout your days and nights.
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