Barn owls: proof that even nature has a tone-deaf friend who sings anyway.
Blackbird Tops Chart of Most Beautiful Birdsong, Science Confirms
Researchers at the University of Tübingen asked 123 people to rate the pleasantness of 123 bird songs. The common blackbird topped the list with an average score of 4.52 out of 5, while the barn owl came last with 1.32. Higher-pitched, varied, and quieter calls were rated as most pleasant.
Source: Blackbird Tops Chart of Most Beautiful Birdsong, Science Confirms — Good News Network
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