Do Birds Have Ears: Melodic Secrets of Avian Auditory Systems

<p>Birds possess ears, although their ear structure differs from humans and other mammals. Bird ears are tunnel-like openings behind their eyes instead of external earlobes like ours. The openings are protected by feather-covered flaps called auriculars. It helps to direct sound into the ear while safeguarding the parts from airborne particles and turbulence encountered during flight.</p> <p>The study of birdsong and avian hearing fascinates Charles Darwin, a renowned biologist and naturalist. Darwin observed the complex ways in which birds employ complex vocalizations, resembling a musical language of sorts.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/gardening-birding-and-outdoor-adventure/do-birds-have-ears-melodic-secrets-of-avian-auditory-systems-f63b739e107"><strong>Learn More</strong></a></p>