Most songbirds sing special songs in the spring. Each kind of bird has a unique song and/or call that it sings to attract a mate, establish territory, warn others of danger, and communicate with other birds about where food is located.
The time of year that birds sing is related to their reproductive cycle, which in turn is timed to coincide with the time when there is an abundant food supply for their offspring.
Daily bird song cycles vary. Most birds sing early in the morning, starting when there is enough light to see the kinds of food they prefer. Many songbirds will stop singing midday, some will then sing and/or call again near the end of the day.
Learning to recognize bird songs helps to identify the kinds of birds that live in an area.
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