Listening to one minute of familiar, local birdsong can improve mood and reduce stress more effectively than sounds from distant habitats, according to a study published April 24 in a peer-reviewed journal. Researchers at an unidentified university conducted the study with 200 participants, exposing them to short audio clips of native birds, exotic tropical birds, and urban noise. The findings were reported by The Epoch Times.
The study found that participants who heard sounds of native birds showed notable improvements in self-reported mood and reductions in stress markers compared to those who heard tropical sounds or urban noise. The results suggest that the specific acoustic environment in which a person lives may have a stronger influence on mental well-being than previously recognized.
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