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September 24, 2026 at 07:01 PM
Some Birdsongs Are More Pleasing to Human Ears Than Others. Higher-Pitched, Complex Calls Tend to Sound More Beautiful to Us
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
A new study reveals that higher-pitched, complex birdsongs are generally perceived as more beautiful by humans, based on ratings from over 80 participants.
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