For the first time, a bird species is found to use the western musical scale

The species of bird known as catharus guthatus, or hermit thrush, has been found to sing melodies that use the same mathematical contraints as traditional Western tonal music. What if our harmonies are not only cultural? Here is an article that makes us think about how biology plays a role in Western music.

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