Study Identifies Pitch and Complexity as Key Factors in Birdsong Appeal
Researchers have identified specific acoustic traits that make birdsongs more pleasant to human listeners. The study found that songs with narrower bandwidth and greater complexity were rated as more enjoyable. Higher frequencies combined with lower amplitudes also played a significant role in perceived pleasantness. Among the birds studied, blackbirds ranked highest for pleasant-sounding songs, while barn owls ranked the lowest.
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